Niagara Cantilever Bridge, Railway bridge in Niagara Falls, United States
The steel cantilever bridge spans the Niagara Gorge, connecting the cities of Niagara Falls in New York and Ontario through a double-track railway system.
Commissioned by the Michigan Central Railway in 1883, the bridge represented the first application of cantilever construction methods in North America at that time.
The bridge opening ceremony gathered numerous reporters and officials who witnessed freight trains crossing the structure to demonstrate its engineering capabilities.
Engineers constructed the bridge sections at a rate of 3.8 meters per day, completing the central portion within five days to meet strict deadlines.
The structure required towers reaching 40.3 meters in height and featured cantilevers measuring 99 meters long, supporting two trains crossing simultaneously.
Location: Niagara Falls
Inception: December 1, 1883
Official opening: 1883
Part of: Michigan Central Railroad
GPS coordinates: 43.10810,-79.05860
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:15
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