Bow River Bridge
Appearance
Bow River Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 51°10′22″N 115°34′16″W / 51.1729°N 115.5712°W |
Carries | Banff Avenue |
Crosses | Bow River |
Characteristics | |
Design | Girder Bridge |
Material | Reinforced concrete |
History | |
Contracted lead designer | Dr. E. Brydon-Jack |
Opened | 1921 |
Location | |
The Bow River Bridge is a road bridge that spans the Bow River in Banff, Alberta. It was built in 1921[1][2] and is currently in use. The bridge is adorned with small stones from the river and locally sourced Rundle rock.[3] The bridge also has 3 Indian head reliefs with headresses on either side.
References
[edit]- ^ "Banff, AB - Official Website - The Bow River Bridge". banff.ca.
- ^ Martin, Barbara (13 December 2009). "Barbara Martin: Bow River Bridge". Barbara Martin.
- ^ Ellis, Cathy. "Banff eyes Bow bridge designation". Rocky Mountain Outlook.