Alexandra Bridge, Cantilever bridge between Gatineau and Ottawa, Canada
The Alexandra Bridge spans 566 meters across the Ottawa River, connecting the provinces of Quebec and Ontario through a steel structure.
The bridge opened on February 18, 1901, initially serving rail traffic before transitioning to accommodate vehicles and pedestrians in the 1950s.
The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering designated the bridge as a national historical site, connecting communities near the Canadian Museum of History.
The bridge requires extensive repairs and remains closed to vehicles from October 2023 until February 2025, with a weight limit of 27 tons.
The structure handles 33 percent of all pedestrian and bicycle crossings between Ottawa and Gatineau, making it a central route for non-motorized transport.
Location: Gatineau
Location: Rideau-Vanier Ward
Official opening: February 18, 1901
Length: 566 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 45.43000,-75.70472
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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