Vale of Avoca

The Vale of Avoca Bridge spans 509 feet across Yellow Creek ravine, rising 89 feet above the valley floor with its triple-arch design.

The original iron bridge from 1888 connected Deer Park to Moore Park until 1924, when the current concrete structure replaced it for safety reasons.

The bridge materials from the original 1888 structure were recycled to create the decorative metal fencing along Avoca Avenue in the neighborhood.

The viaduct carries both vehicular traffic and streetcar lines on St. Clair Avenue East, linking the eastern and western sections of Toronto.

The bridge construction cost 716,653 dollars in 1924, with workers maintaining the old bridge operational throughout the entire building process.

Location: Toronto

GPS coordinates: 43.68916,-79.38888

Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:42