Paulson Bridge - Crowsnest Highway, BC, Canada - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

258 metres(846 feet) long and 84(275 feet) metres above the valley floor, the Paulson Bridge crosses over McRae Creek and the Columbia & Western Rail Trail, some 275 feet below(it's a looong way down). The arch spans 165 metres(541 feet). The bridge was completed and dedicated in 1962 by then Minister of Highways, the Hon. P. A. Gaglardi.

The safest place to park is at a pull out on the south side of the highway about 50 metres west of the west end of the bridge.

From wiki:
"A big, beautiful blue arch, the Paulson bridge (84 meters high) is located on British Columbia’s east-west highway 3 which runs just north of the U.S. border. The main arch has fixed ends and consists of two steel box girder ribs that span 520 feet (158 mtrs). The bridge crosses over McRae Creek as well as the old grade of the famous Kettle Valley railway which has now become a popular rail trail. You can see the bridge from below by accessing the Kettle Valley trail. Drive 2 miles (3.2 kms) north on route 3 and turn left onto a dirt access road that leads back towards McRae creek." (Alternatively, one may turn north off the highway 100 metres west of the bridge and follow that dirt road to the same location.)

Length of bridge: 258 metres Height of bridge: 84 metres What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: McRae Creek Canyon Date constructed: 1962 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Crowsnest Highway Location: 22 km north east of Christina Lake

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