Canadian Northern Ontario Railway Federal Bridge

The Canadian Northern Ontario Railway Federal Bridge extends across the Rideau River with five spans supported by four concrete piers in the water system.

The bridge construction received authorization through BRC order 13668 in May 1911 and opened with the rail line from Hurdman Junction to Smiths Falls in 1913.

The structure represents the expansion of Canadian railway networks in the early 1900s, connecting communities and facilitating transportation across the Ontario region.

Located at coordinates 45.3456, -75.6978, the bridge serves Via Rail passenger trains on the Toronto-Ottawa corridor and Canadian National Railway freight operations.

The structure maintains its designation as Mile 5.8 on the CN Beachburg Subdivision, connecting the Merivale area to the Mooney's Bay neighborhood.

Location: Ottawa

GPS coordinates: 45.34560,-75.69780

Latest update: March 17, 2025 10:54