Vimy Memorial Bridge, Steel bridge across Rideau River in Ottawa, Canada

Vimy Memorial Bridge is a steel bridge over the Rideau River in Ottawa, Ontario, linking the Barrhaven neighborhood to Riverside South. Three triangular truss arches carry the roadway across the water, giving the structure a clear and recognizable profile from both riverbanks.

The project began in the early 1990s and stretched over two decades before the bridge finally opened in 2014. The following year it received the Gustav Lindenthal Medal, an award given for excellence in bridge engineering design.

The bridge is named after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, one of Canada's most remembered moments from the First World War, and its name is displayed on plaques that pedestrians pass as they cross. Many people use it daily for their commute between two growing neighborhoods on the south side of Ottawa.

The bridge carries three vehicle lanes, a dedicated bus lane, and a bike lane in each direction, with pedestrian walkways on the outer north and south sides. OC Transpo routes 74 and 99 use the exclusive bus lanes, linking Barrhaven and Riverside South to O-Train connections. Cross on foot or by bike for river views; expect heavier traffic at peak hours.

The original contractor, ConCreate USL, went into receivership when the project was about 60% complete. The bonding company GCNA then brought in Horseshoe Hill Construction, formed by former employees of ConCreate, to finish the bonded work, and the bridge opened on 12 July 2014, ahead of the September date then planned.