Category Archives: bridges

Port Clyde Bridges

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Katherine

The Highway 309 bridge spans Lyle harbour in Port Clyde The former rail bridge is now is used as part of the Port Clyde Trail

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Allains River Bridge

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Katherine

The former rail bridge over the Allains River in Annapolis Royal

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Crossing the Ottawa River between Cumberland ON and Masson QC, the Cumberland-Masson Ferry operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The distance between the two shores is 610 meters. Length: 28m Width: 9.85m Draft: 6 to 6.4 feet … Continue reading →

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Hartland Covered Bridge

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Katherine

Hartland Covered Bridge National Historic Site of Canada Crossing over the Saint John River at the Village of Hartland NB, the 390.75m long Hartland bridge is by far the longest covered bridge in the world. Plans and specifications of the … Continue reading →

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Dominion Atlantic Railway Bridge – Allains Creek

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Katherine

Dominion Atlantic Railway Bridge over Rice Brook – Allains Creek, Nova Scotia

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Cape Tormentine Ferry Terminal

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Katherine

The former ferry terminal in Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick The ferry service crossed Abegweit Passage between Borden, Prince Edward Island and the mainland at Cape Tormentine, New Brunswick.

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Confederation Bridge

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Katherine

The Confederation Bridge spans Northumberland Strait, connecting New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The bridge is 12,900 m long, with a longest span of 250 m.

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Roger Bacon Bridge

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Katherine

The Roger Bacon Bridge is the only 40-meter clear arch center span with two 12.5-meter jump spans, for a total length of 65-meter, three-lane highway rated (62.5 tonne) engineered glulam bridge in Canada. The bridge provides a direct link between … Continue reading →

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