Brilliant Bridge, Castlegar, BC
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N 49° 19.001 W 117° 37.865
11U E 454134 N 5462852
This is the bridge that replaced the Brilliant Suspension Bridge, now a Canadian Historical Landmark.
Waymark Code: WMFCYP
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/30/2012
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This arch bridge was constructed in 1966, replacing the one lane suspension bridge that still stands about 300 feet upstream. The span of the arch is about 300 feet, from bank to bank of the river. The overall length of the bridge is more than twice this length and it stands about 80 feet above the river.
Dedication occurred in 1966 by Hon P. A. Gaglardi, then Minister of Highways. The Chief Engineer was D. D. Godfrey and the Bridge Engineer was J. Alton. Contractors were Northern Construction Co., J. W. Stewart Ltd., Western Bridge Division of Canada Iron Foundries Ltd., and H. B. Contracting, Ltd.
Length of bridge: 600 ft
Height of bridge: 80 ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Vehicular traffic
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Kootenay River
Date constructed: 1966
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: BC Highway 3A
Location:
Castlegar, BC
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