Rosedale Valley Bridge, Concrete bridge in Rosedale Valley, Canada
Rosedale Valley Bridge is a concrete and steel structure that spans across the ravine and connects Bloor Street East with the subway line running beneath it. The bridge features a two-level design, with the lower deck remaining unused since its original construction while the upper level carries active transit traffic.
The bridge was designed in 1966 by architect John B. Parkin and carries Line 2 trains of the Toronto subway system. It was built as part of the city's mid-20th century expansion of public transit infrastructure.
The structure stands as an example of mid-century infrastructure development, reflecting Toronto's expansion of public transportation networks in the 1960s.
The bridge is accessible to pedestrians and vehicles on the upper level, while the lower deck is not open to the public. Visitors can view the structure from the valley below or from the surrounding streets and pathways.
The lower deck was originally planned for future traffic expansion but was never activated for regular use. Today it stands as a quiet reminder of forward-looking infrastructure planning that never fully came to pass.
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