Walterdale Bridge

Walterdale Bridge
Walterdale Bridge
Coordinates	53°31′43″N 113°30′07″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

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. The neighbourhood Walterdale at this location was also named after John Walter.

Replacement

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. 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.

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  Old Walterdale Bridge in March 2013 with early work for new bridge barely visible on the banks.
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  The replacement bridge under construction, photo from direction of water, May 2016.
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  Two large cranes and nearly finished structure of new Walterdale Bridge with the surrounding city (7 Sept 2016). Left in blue green is the current, smaller Walterdale bridge.