Arvida aluminium Bridge

The Arvida Bridge stretches 153 meters across the Saguenay River with its aluminum arch structure supporting a double-lane road deck for vehicles and pedestrians.

Construction of this engineering achievement began in August 1949 and concluded in July 1950, marking the first bridge built entirely from aluminum.

The bridge stands as a testament to Quebec's aluminum industry development, representing technological advancement in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region during the 1950s.

The bridge connects the communities of Arvida and Ville Racine while providing access to the Shipshaw II hydroelectric facilities along the Saguenay River.

The aluminum construction makes the bridge structure 50 percent lighter than equivalent steel bridges, requiring only 163 tons of material for its completion.

Location: Jonquière

Length: 153.62 m

Made from material: aluminium

GPS coordinates: 48.44444,-71.21833

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29