Rochfort Bridge - Rochfort Bridge, Alberta
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wildwoodke
N 53° 54.322 W 115° 01.713
11U E 629512 N 5974793
Quick Description: Rochfort Bridge is the longest wooden rail testle in North America. Located about one hour northwest of Edmonton near the hamlet of Rochfort Bridge, Alberta.
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 11/21/2009 10:10:18 PM
Waymark Code: WM7Q9E
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member trekinldy59
Views: 1

Long Description:
?Constructed in 1914 this wooden rail trestle which crosses the Paddle River is over 700 metres in length.

The coordinates posted are for a great lookout for the bridge...safe too.

Date Built: 1/6/1914

Length of Span:
700 metres


www:
http://www.rochfortbridgetradingpost.com/attractions.php


Parking Coordinates:: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.
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