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Historic Bridges: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 14

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Brilliant Bridge
Highway 93 Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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BC-3A (Highway 93) Over Kootenay River in Brilliant: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Hingeless Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 992 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1966 By: Western Bridge Company of Vancouver, British Columbia
This impressive arch bridge sits right next to the former highway bridge which has been preserved.
Brilliant Suspension Bridge
Doukhobor Suspension Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Brilliant Road (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Kootenay River in Brilliant: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 28 Panel Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Span: 331 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Local Doukhobor Workers and Cartwright, Matheson, and Company of Vancouver, British Columbia
This former highway bridge was bypassed by a newer bridge many years ago and more recently has been rehabilitated for pedestrian use.
Castlegar Robson Railway Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Columbia and Western Railway) Over Columbia River in Castlegar: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 704 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: Unknown
This swing bridge mounted on a tall stone pier is an indication that tall boats once used this river.
Creston Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Crowsnest Highway (BC-3) Over Kootenay River in Rural: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Tied Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 700 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1962 By: Western Bridge Company of Vancouver, British Columbia and Foundation of Canada Engineering
This is an impressive and graceful multi-span through arch bridge.
Curzon Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Crowsnest Highway (BC-3) Over Moyie River in Rural: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1955 By: Unknown
One of several in this area, a nice looking and good representative example of mid-20th Century provincial highway truss bridge construction.
Curzon Junction Bridge
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Crowsnest Highway (BC-3) Over Moyie River in Rural: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1955 By: Unknown
One of several in this area, a nice looking and good representative example of mid-20th Century provincial highway truss bridge construction.
Kingsgate Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Crowsnest Highway (BC-3) Over Moyie River in Rural: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 230 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1953 By: Unknown
One of several in this area, a nice looking and good representative example of mid-20th Century provincial highway truss bridge construction.
Kootenay River Railway Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Kootenay River (West Channel) in Rural: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 425 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is the largest and most noteworthy of three bridges that take the railway over the Kootenay River using a couple tiny islands.
Nelson Bridge
Big Orange Bridge
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BC-3A Over Kootenay River in Nelson: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,060 ft. Main Span: 487 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1957 By: Western Bridge and Steel Fabricators Limited of Vancouver, British Columbia and A. B. Sanderson and Company
This impressive cantilever truss bridge with its distinctive appearance is a local landmark for Nelson.
Passmore Upper Road Bridge
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Passmore Upper Road Over Slocan River in Rural: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Adjacent Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is one of two very similar bridges found along this stretch of the Slocan River that may have been relocated from a multi-span bridge.
Shoreacres Bridge
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BC-3A Over Slocan River in Shoreacres: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Cantilever Pin and Hanger Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 402 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1962 By: Western Bridge Company of Vancouver, British Columbia and Choukalos, Woodburn, and McKenzie
This bridge is noted for its lack of alteration, arch-shaped girders, and cantilever design.
Shoreacres Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Slocan River in Shoreacres: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This attractive railroad truss bridge is easy to view from the nearby highway.
Slocan Valley Road Bridge
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Slocan Valley Road Over Slocan River in Rural: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Adjacent Box Beam, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is one of two very similar bridges found along this stretch of the Slocan River that may have been relocated from a multi-span bridge.
Yahk Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Crowsnest Highway (BC-3) Over Moyie River in Rural: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed
Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is an attractive and uncommon example of a small through arch bridge.

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