Walterdale Bridge

The Walterdale Bridge is a closed steel grating-decked bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was built in 1913 by the Dominion Bridge Company and was named after John Walter, an early settler who ran a ferry at this approximate location. The neighbourhood Walterdale at this location was also named after John Walter. ReplacementConstruction began on a replacement bridge in early 2013 and was scheduled to be completed in late 2015; however, it did not open until September 18, 2017. The contractor is facing over $10 million in penalties for the delay. The new bridge has three three lanes for northbound vehicular traffic and improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings. The old bridge is scheduled to be demolished and removed after all lanes of the new bridge are open. Roadway and trail links north and south of the bridge are partially complete. The bridge is located east of the original bridge, and is supported by concrete thrust blocks on the banks of the river, eliminating the need for piers. The arches are tall.

The Walterdale Bridge is a closed steel grating-decked bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was built in 1913 by the Dominion Bridge Company and was named after John Walter, an early settler who ran a ferry at this approximate location. The neighbourhood Walterdale at this location was also named after John Walter. ReplacementConstruction began on a replacement bridge in early 2013 and was scheduled to be completed in late 2015; however, it did not open until September 18, 2017. The contractor is facing over $10 million in penalties for the delay. The new bridge has three three lanes for northbound vehicular traffic and improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings. The old bridge is scheduled to be demolished and removed after all lanes of the new bridge are open. Roadway and trail links north and south of the bridge are partially complete. The bridge is located east of the original bridge, and is supported by concrete thrust blocks on the banks of the river, eliminating the need for piers. The arches are tall.