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Historic Bridges: Fraser-Fort George 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: 1

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Prince George Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fraser River in Rural: Fraser-Fort George District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Direct Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,659 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 18.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
One of only two in North America, this is the only example in Canada of a patented Strauss direct-lift type vertical lift.

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