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{{In use|merging with [[New Walterdale Bridge]]|time=05:30, 6 December 2018 (UTC)}}
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|image=Walterdale_bridge_from_below.jpg
|caption=Walterdale Bridge
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|official_name=Walterdale Bridge
|carries= [[105 Street, Edmonton|105 Street]] northbound, pedestrian walkway
|carries= [[105 Street, Edmonton|105 Street]] northbound, pedestrian walkway
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|locale= [[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada
|locale= [[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada
|maint= City of Edmonton
|maint= City of Edmonton
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The '''New Walterdale Bridge''' is a [[suspension bridge]] across the [[North Saskatchewan River]] in [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]], Canada. It replaced the now removed (Old) [[Walterdale Bridge]] in 2017. The new bridge has three lanes for northbound vehicular traffic and improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings.
The '''Walterdale Bridge''' is a [[suspension bridge]] across the [[North Saskatchewan River]] in [[Edmonton]], [[Alberta]], Canada. It replaced the, now removed, previous Walterdale Bridge in 2017. The new bridge has three lanes for northbound vehicular traffic and improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings.


The '''Walterdale Bridge''' (formerly called the 105 Street Bridge) was a [[Grating|steel grating]]-decked bridge that spanned 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>
The previous Walterdale Bridge (formerly called the 105 Street Bridge) was a [[Grating|steel grating]]-decked bridge that spanned 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==
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File:Walterdale May 2017.jpg|Old and new Walterdale bridges. May 25, 2017
File:Walterdale May 2017.jpg|Old and new Walterdale bridges. May 25, 2017
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[[Category:Bridges in Edmonton]]
[[Category:Bridges in Edmonton]]

Revision as of 05:42, 6 December 2018

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 walkways
CrossesNorth Saskatchewan River
LocaleEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Official nameWalterdale Bridge
Maintained byCity of Edmonton
Characteristics
Total length230 metres (750 ft)[1]
History
Opened2017
Location
Map
(Previous) Walterdale Bridge
(Previous) Walterdale Bridge
Coordinates53°31′43″N 113°30′07″W / 53.5286°N 113.502°W / 53.5286; -113.502
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
Closed2017
Replaced byNew Walterdale Bridge
Location
Map

The Walterdale Bridge is a suspension bridge across the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It replaced the, now removed, previous Walterdale Bridge in 2017. The new bridge has three lanes for northbound vehicular traffic and improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

The previous Walterdale Bridge (formerly called the 105 Street Bridge) was a steel grating-decked bridge that spanned 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.[2] The neighbourhood Walterdale at this location was also named after John Walter.[3]

Replacement

Construction began on a replacement bridge in early 2013 and was scheduled to be completed in late 2015; however, it did not open (two lanes only) until September 18, 2017. The contractor faced over $10 million in penalties for the delay. The new bridge has three lanes for northbound vehicular traffic and improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings. The old bridge was demolished and removed. Roadway and trail links north and south of the bridge were partially complete as of 19 September 2017,[4] and the pedestrian access and third lane opened on September 29, 2017.[5]

The new bridge is located east of the original bridge, and is supported by concrete thrust blocks on the banks of the river, eliminating the need for piers. The arches are 56 metres (184 ft) tall.[6]

  • Old Walterdale Bridge with early work for new one barely visible on the banks, March 2013.
    Old Walterdale Bridge with early work for new one barely visible on the banks, March 2013.
  • The replacement bridge under construction, photo from direction of water, May 2016.
    The replacement bridge under construction, photo from direction of water, May 2016.
  • Cranes and nearly finished structure of new bridge with surroundings (September 7, 2016).
    Cranes and nearly finished structure of new bridge with surroundings
    (September 7, 2016).
  • Old and new Walterdale bridges. May 25, 2017
    Old and new Walterdale bridges. May 25, 2017

References

  1. ^ Walterdale Bridge - The archway. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  2. ^ Ivany, Kathryn (2004). Historic Walks of Edmonton. Red Deer Press, Calgary. pp. 25–31. ISBN 0889952981.
  3. ^ "John Walter Historic Area". Parks Canada. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  4. ^ Parrish, Julia (September 18, 2017). "Walterdale Bridge contractor could pay up to $12M in fines for delays: City". CTV News Edmonton. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  5. ^ Kornik, Slav (September 29, 2017). "Edmonton pedestrians can now use new Walterdale Bridge". Global News. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  6. ^ "Walterdale Bridge Features :: City of Edmonton". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on July 6, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
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