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Historic Bridges: Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW)

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.

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Total Bridges Found: 5

Burlington Skyway Bridge
Burlington Bay James N. Allan Skyway Bridge
HSR

Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Over Burlington Canal in Burlington and Hamilton: Halton Region, Ontario and Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Continuous (Arch and Suspended Deck) Rivet-Connected Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 8,400 ft. Main Span: 495 ft. Roadway: 98 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1958 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario (Bridge and Tank Company of Canada) and Philip Louis Pratley

This landmark bridge is an extremely rare surviving example of its type in Canada.

Henley Bridge
HSR

Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Over 12 Mile Creek in St. Catharines: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 715 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1939 By: Unknown

Twin multi-span arch bridges for QEW traffic with detailed statues on top.

Peace Bridge
HSR

Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Over Niagara River in Buffalo and Fort Erie: Erie County, New York and Niagara Region, Ontario, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,580 ft. Main Span: 423 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1927 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Edward P. Lupfer of Buffalo, New York and William Russell Davis

This signature bridge is a beautiful combination of graceful deck arch arch spans and an impressive through truss span.

QEW Credit River Bridge
HSR

Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Over Credit River in Mississauga: Peel Region, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 840 ft. Roadway: 94.8 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1934 By: Unknown

Although widened on both sides in 1960, this bridge remains an impressive example of its type.

QEW Welland River Bridge
HSR

Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) Over Welland River and Railroad (Canadian Pacific) in Niagara Falls: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 946 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 18

Built 1941 By: Unknown

This is a pair of long stringer bridges that is a part of the original QEW construction.

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