Norris Whitney Bridge - Belleville, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 08.597 W 077° 23.146
18T E 309182 N 4890554
Modern arch bridge linking Belleville with Prince Edward County, ON
Waymark Code: WMF4FQ
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/21/2012
Views: 12
The Norris Whitney Bridge (commonly referred to as the "Bay Bridge" is a vehicle and pedestrian bridge that spans the Bay of Quinte between Belleville and Prince Edward County, ON. Ontario provincial Hwy 62 traverses the span.
The bridge was completed in 1982, replacing an earlier truss span, swing span and causeway conglomeration originally built in 1890.
Length of bridge: .5 NM
Height of bridge: 23 Metres
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Vehicle and pedestrian
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The Bay of Quinte
Date constructed: 1982
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Provincial Highway 62
Location:
Belleville, ON to Prince Edward County
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