Katherine Bickford

The Dartmouth approach

Completed in 1955, the long Angus L. Macdonald Bridge spans Halifax Harbour to connect Halifax with Dartmouth. The Macdonald Bridge was converted from a two-lane to a three-lane structure with a pedestrian walkway and bicycle lane in 1999.

Almost at mid span

• Total Length: 1.3 km (0.84 mi.)
• Suspension Bridge Suspended Spans: 762.1 m (2,500.4 ft.)
• Length of Halifax Approach: 148.3 m (486.5 ft.)
• Length of Dartmouth Approach: 436.9 m (1,433.5 ft.)
• Width of Deck: 11.5 m (34.8 ft.)
• Width of Bicycle Lane/Sidewalk: 2.6 m (8.5 ft.)
• Height of Towers: 102.9 m (337.69 ft.)
• Elevation of Road Deck (above water at centre span): 54 m (177.25 ft.)
• Clearance Under Bridge (at centre span, high water level): 46.9 m (153.87 ft.)