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Coordinates: 53°31′43.5″N 113°30′08″W / 53.528750°N 113.50222°W / 53.528750; -113.50222
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The '''Walterdale Bridge''' (formerly called the 105 Street Bridge) is a [[Grating|steel grating]]-decked bridge that spans the [[North Saskatchewan River]] in [[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada. It was built in 1913 by the [[Dominion Bridge Company]] and was named after John Walter, an early settler who ran a ferry at this approximate location.<ref>{{cite book|author=Ivany, Kathryn|year=2004|title=Historic Walks of Edmonton|publisher=Red Deer Press, Calgary|pages=25–31|isbn=0889952981}}</ref> The neighbourhood [[Walterdale, Edmonton|Walterdale]] at this location was also named after John Walter.<ref name=HistoricPlace>{{cite web | url=http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=9187 | title=John Walter Historic Area | publisher=[[Parks Canada]] | accessdate=April 25, 2014}}</ref>
The '''Walterdale Bridge''' (formerly called the 105 Street Bridge) is a [[Grating|steel grating]]-decked bridge that spans the [[North Saskatchewan River]] in [[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada. It was built in 1913 by the [[Dominion Bridge Company]] and was named after [[John Walter (businessman)|John Walter]], an early settler who ran a ferry at this approximate location.<ref>{{cite book|author=Ivany, Kathryn|year=2004|title=Historic Walks of Edmonton|publisher=Red Deer Press, Calgary|pages=25–31|isbn=0889952981}}</ref> The neighbourhood [[Walterdale, Edmonton|Walterdale]] at this location was also named after John Walter.<ref name=HistoricPlace>{{cite web | url=http://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=9187 | title=John Walter Historic Area | publisher=[[Parks Canada]] | accessdate=April 25, 2014}}</ref>


==Replacement==
==Replacement==

Revision as of 06:32, 20 March 2017

Walterdale Bridge
Walterdale Bridge
Coordinates53°31′43.5″N 113°30′08″W / 53.528750°N 113.50222°W / 53.528750; -113.50222
Carries105 Street northbound, pedestrian walkway
CrossesNorth Saskatchewan River
LocaleEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Official nameWalterdale Bridge
Maintained byCity of Edmonton
Characteristics
DesignTruss, steel grating deck
Total length214.2 metres (703 ft)
History
Opened1913
Location
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The Walterdale Bridge (formerly called the 105 Street Bridge) is a steel grating-decked bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was built in 1913 by the Dominion Bridge Company and was named after John Walter, an early settler who ran a ferry at this approximate location.[1] The neighbourhood Walterdale at this location was also named after John Walter.[2]

Replacement

The bridge is scheduled for replacement. Construction began in early 2013, and was scheduled to be completed in late 2015; however, it is now delayed until mid-2017.[3] The old bridge is scheduled to be demolished and removed after the new bridge is opened.[4] The new bridge will feature three northbound traffic lanes and enhanced pedestrian and cyclist crossings. Roadway and trail links north and south of the river will also be enhanced.

This signature bridge will be the first of its kind in Edmonton, with two 56-metre tall arches spanning the river just east of the current bridge. The new bridge arches will be supported by thrust blocks on both river banks, eliminating permanent in-river piers.[5]

References

  1. ^ Ivany, Kathryn (2004). Historic Walks of Edmonton. Red Deer Press, Calgary. pp. 25–31. ISBN 0889952981.
  2. ^ "John Walter Historic Area". Parks Canada. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  3. ^ Mah, Bill (September 22, 2016). "Walterdale Bridge delayed again, won't open until mid-2017". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  4. ^ "Walterdale Bridge Replacement" (PDF). edmonton.ca. April 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  5. ^ Edmonton, City of (October 19, 2015). "Walterdale Bridge Features :: City of Edmonton". www.edmonton.ca. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
Preceded by Bridge across the
North Saskatchewan River
Succeeded by
Road bridge across the
North Saskatchewan River