Walterdale Bridge
The Walterdale Bridge is a through arch bridge across the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It replaced the previous Walterdale Bridge in 2017. The new bridge has three lanes for northbound vehicular traffic and improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings.
Walterdale Bridge | |
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The new Walterdale Bridge nearing completion in August 2017 | |
| Coordinates | 53°31′43″N 113°30′07″W |
| Carries | 105 Street northbound, pedestrian walkways |
| Crosses | North Saskatchewan River |
| Locale | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Official name | Walterdale Bridge |
| Named for | John Walter |
| Maintained by | City of Edmonton |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Longest span | 206 m (676 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | September 29, 2017 |
| Location | |
(Previous) Walterdale Bridge | |
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The old Walterdale Bridge in 2007 | |
| 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 (1967–2017) |
| Other name(s) |
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| Named for | John Walter |
| Maintained by | City of Edmonton |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Steel truss with steel grating deck |
| Total length | 214.2 m (703 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1913 |
| Closed | 2017 |
| Replaced by | New Walterdale Bridge |
| Location | |
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