View Information About HSR Ratings
This early example of a concrete arch bridge is noted for its extremely wide deck which is wider at the west end than at the east end, as it brings Elgin Street and Wellington Street together to merge with Rideau Street. In this sense, the bridge is essentially a form of "Y" bridge. Y bridges are a rare layout of bridge or bridges that split into two structures while crossing a feature. However, unlike a typical Y bridge, this bridge was designed with a single bridge unit with a solid deck throughout with no gaps, forming a triangle-shaped deck. The space in between the roads was originally designed for use as an open public space, giving rise to the name Plaza Bridge. Today however, increasing traffic volumes and traffic design requirements have eaten up the plaza space and now the nearly the entire deck is utilized by traffic lanes. In addition, a hole was cut in the western end of the deck to provide a pedestrian stairway that leads under the bridge.
Historical Photo of Newly Completed Bridge
Source: The Contract Record, Vol. 26, No. 17, April 24, 1912.
Historical Photo of Previous Cast Iron Arch
Source: Bridge and Rideau Canal from Stairs [showing
Corry Building - Lindsay's].
William James Topley/Library and Archives
Canada/PA-009035
Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
Search For Additional Bridge Listings:
Additional Maps:
Google Streetview (If Available)
GeoHack (Additional Links and Coordinates)
Apple Maps (Via DuckDuckGo Search)
Apple Maps (Apple devices only)
Android: Open Location In Your Map or GPS App
Flickr Gallery (Find Nearby Photos)
Wikimedia Commons (Find Nearby Photos)
Directions Via Sygic For Android
Directions Via Sygic For iOS and Android Dolphin Browser
© Copyright 2003-2024, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: HistoricBridges.org is a volunteer group of private citizens. HistoricBridges.org is NOT a government agency, does not represent or work with any governmental agencies, nor is it in any way associated with any government agency or any non-profit organization. While we strive for accuracy in our factual content, HistoricBridges.org offers no guarantee of accuracy. Information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Information could include technical inaccuracies or errors of omission. Opinions and commentary are the opinions of the respective HistoricBridges.org member who made them and do not necessarily represent the views of anyone else, including any outside photographers whose images may appear on the page in which the commentary appears. HistoricBridges.org does not bear any responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of this or any other HistoricBridges.org information. Owners and users of bridges have the responsibility of correctly following all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, regardless of any HistoricBridges.org information.
