Walterdale Bridge
Walterdale Bridge | |
|---|---|
 Walterdale Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 53°31′43″N 113°30′07″W / 53.5286°N 113.502°W |
| Carries | 105 Street northbound, pedestrian walkway |
| Crosses | North Saskatchewan River |
| Locale | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Official name | Walterdale Bridge |
| Maintained by | City of Edmonton |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Truss, steel grating deck |
| Total length | 214.2 metres (703 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1913 |
| 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 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]
The bridge is scheduled for replacement. Construction began in early 2013, and was scheduled to be completed in late 2015; however, it is delayed until fall 2016. The old bridge is scheduled to be demolished and removed in 2017.[3] 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.[4]
References
- ^ Ivany, Kathryn (2004). Historic Walks of Edmonton. Red Deer Press, Calgary. pp. 25–31. ISBN 0889952981.
- ^ "John Walter Historic Area". Parks Canada. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
- ^ "Walterdale Bridge Replacement" (PDF). edmonton.ca. April 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-29.
- ^ Edmonton, City of (2015-10-19). "Walterdale Bridge Features :: City of Edmonton". www.edmonton.ca. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
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