Notes:

• At time of completion, Ottawa was still known as Bytown.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20007336

Notes:

• Replaced by 1855 Niagara Suspension - Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Notes:

• Wrecked by wind February 1, 1864. Stay cables beneath the bridge had been disconnected to avoid damage from rising ice. Portions of the cables and deck remained, in a derelict state, as late as 1895. Replacement was not started until the late 1890's.
• The February 3, 1864 edition of Niagara Falls Gazette describes the wind event: "Partial Destruction Of The Lewiston Suspension Bridge -- A portion of the flooring and other wood-work of the Lewiston Suspension Bridge was blown down during the gale Monday forenoon. It seems that the long guys had been cut during the late ice jam to prevent injury to the structure and thus its strength to withstand a gale was much weakened. The wind swept through the gorge on Monday with terrific force and swayed the bridge so that some of the cross timbers, near the centre were loosened from their fastenings, and fell, of course carrying the floor with them. A large portion at each end, remains without material injury. The extent of the damage -- financially -- we have not yet learned, but we judge from what we hear that it may be about $10,000. The bridge was built in 1852 and cost not far from $40,000. It will doubtless soon be repaired and in use."
• Later at same location 1899 Lewiston-Queenston - Lewiston, New York, USA and Queenston, Ontario, Canada.
• See 1849 Wheeling (Wheeling and Belmont) - Wheeling, West Virginia, USA. The 1851 Lewiston-Queenston bridge is sometimes claimed to have become the longest in the world with a main span surpassing the length of the Wheeling suspension bridge. However, Don Sayenga notes the length of the suspended span of the Lewiston-Queenston bridge was only 849 feet, not the 1,043 feet sometimes cited. Don writes: "[1,043 feet] was the distance between the towers built high up on the cliffs above the crossing - because there was no space for them below. The roadway suspended from the towers was only 849 feet span over the water from abutment to abutment." Thus, Roebling's Cincinnati bridge should be considered the first to eclipse Wheeling's record main span.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20007333

Notes:

• Rebuilt 1857.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20009683

Notes:

• Cables renovated, 1877. Wooden stiffening trusses replaced, 1880. Towers replaced, c. 1886. Bridge replaced with steel arch, 1897.
• AAJ notes the roadway deck opened in 1854, but the railway deck did not open until 1855.
• Replaced 1848 Niagara Suspension - Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20000047

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• Out of use, 1912.

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• Fell into disuse, 1884. Damaged by flood 1904. Dismantled 1912. Some sources indicate the flood damage occurred in 1894.
• Replaced by 1926 Second Alexandra - Spuzzum, British Columbia, Canada.

Notes:

• Opened January 2nd, 1869. Wooden towers replaced with steel towers, 1884. Widened to 17 feet, 1888. Wrecked by wind, January, 1889. Some of the images here may show the replacement bridge.
• Became longest suspension bridge by eclipsing 1867 John A. Roebling (Cincinnati, Cincinnati and Covington) - Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky, USA.
• Eclipsed by new longest suspension bridge 1883 Brooklyn (Great East River) - New York and Brooklyn, New York, USA.
• Replaced by 1889 Second Falls View - Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20000528

Notes:

• Damaged by wind, January 1890. Repaired. Dismantled after being replaced by a steel arch bridge (the famous "Honeymoon Bridge"), 1899. Much of the dismantled bridge was reused for the 1899 Lewiston-Queenston bridge.
• Replaced 1869 Clifton (Niagara-Clifton, Falls View, First Falls View) - Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
• See 1899 Lewiston-Queenston - Lewiston, New York, USA and Queenston, Ontario, Canada.

Notes:

• 1983: Rebuilt.
• 2020, December: Rehabilitation project likely.
• 2021, October: Contract awarded for repairs.

Annotated Citations:

• McIntyre, Bruce. "Swinging Bridge will be upgraded at a cost of almost $300,000." Toronto Star, 20 October 2021, https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/10/20/swinging-bridge-will-be-upgraded-at-a-cost-of-almost-300000.html.
  

  "In his report to council recently, Development and Property Director Mike Asselin said the bridge was an important piece of infrastructure and just like other municipal property like bridges and roads, council was faced with the prospect of investing in one of its assets or eventually be forced to close the bridge due to safety concerns. Although there had been some repairs completed in 2020, it was more of a stop-gap measure to deal with some immediate issues."

Notes:

• Reused parts from the recently dismantled Second Falls View Bridge.
• At former location of 1851 Lewiston-Queenston - Lewiston, New York, USA and Queenston, Ontario, Canada.
• See 1889 Second Falls View - Niagara Falls, New York, USA and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

Notes:

• AAJ: Restricted to foot traffic, 1929.
• Replaced by 1931 Hagwilget (Bulkley Canyon) - Hagwilget, British Columbia, Canada.
• See Walcott - Walcott, British Columbia, Canada. Part or all of the dismantled 1912 Hagwilget bridge may have been reused for this bridge at Walcott.

Notes:

• Restoration completed April, 1981.

Notes:

• 2010, May: Bridge is reopened for pedestrian traffic after a restoration project. Bridge had been closed and derelict prior.
• Near 1984 Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park - Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20008068

Notes:

• Known locally as "The Old Bridge."

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20011096

External Links:

• Early Planning and Construction: 1922-1945 - Larry's River Footbridge Preservation Society. Blog post with several images of the site and bridge.
• Nova Scotia Archives - Clara Dennis Nova Scotia Archives 1981-541 no. 655. Image of Larry's River suspension bridge.
• Nova Scotia Archives - Clara Dennis Nova Scotia Archives 1981-541 no. 656. Image of Larry's River suspension bridge.
• Nova Scotia Archives - Clara Dennis Nova Scotia Archives 1981-541 no. 657. Image of Larry's River suspension bridge.

Notes:

• Replaced 1863 Alexandra (Trutch's) - Spuzzum, British Columbia, Canada.

Notes:

• Became longest suspension bridge by eclipsing 1926 Benjamin Franklin (Philadelphia-Camden) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey, USA.
• Eclipsed by new longest suspension bridge 1931 George Washington (GWB) - New York, New York and Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA.

External Links:

• Bridgehunter.com | Ambassador Bridge
• Structurae - Structure ID 20000532

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20003353

Notes:

• Replaced by truss, 2002.

Notes:

• Replaced 1912 Hagwilget (Bulkley Canyon) - Hagwilget, British Columbia, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20028460

Notes:

• 1958: Rebuilt.
• 2020, May: Closed indefinitely due to safety concerns. During an inspection of the bridge "it was determined the northeast timber bridge support was in extremely poor condition."
• 2023, October: Contract to repair bridge awarded. Expected to reopen in April 2024.

Annotated Citations:

• Nairn, Lacie. "Town waiting on province for Rosedale suspension bridge repairs." The Drumheller Mail, 13 Apr. 2022, www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/04/13/town-waiting-on-province-for-rosedale-suspension-bridge-repairs.html
  

  The bridge is still closed. "The town initially hoped to complete repairs over the winter of 2021. However, as the land on the northern shore of the bridge was privately owned, land transfer negotiations were conducted between the Town, Alberta Transportation, and the landowner."

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20008006

Notes:

• Later at same location 1957 (footbridge) - Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada.

Notes:

• Footbridge with green steel towers. Distinct from the other Elbow River, Calgary footbridges in the inventory, but appeared very similar to the Sandy Beach bridge.
• Wrecked by flood, 2013.
• Similar to 1959 Sandy Beach (River Park, Riverpark) - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
• Replaced by 2014 Riverdale Avenue - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Notes:

• Replacement proposed to start in 2024.
• Near Montmorency Falls - Quebec City vicinity, Quebec, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20007231

Notes:

• Companion to 1938 Thousand Islands International I - Wellesley Island and Collins Landing, New York, USA.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20004780

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20000837

Notes:

• Partially collapsed October, 1957 after one of the anchorages began to slide.
• Near future location of (pipeline bridge) - Taylor, British Columbia, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20007348

Notes:

• Closed in 2013 due to deteriorating condition and risk of imminent failure. Rehabilitated 2017-2018 and subsequently reopened.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20011115

Notes:

• See 1940 Tacoma Narrows (Galloping Gertie) - Tacoma and Gig Harbor, Washington, USA. According to CTT, "Two sections from the Tacoma bridge's east approach were [re]used in the Liard span."

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20008037

Notes:

• Refurbished, 2004-2005.

External Links:

• Historic Sites of Manitoba: Senkiw Suspension Bridge (Municipality of Emerson-Franklin)

Notes:

• Footbridge with wood towers, distinct from other Elbow River footbridges in the inventory.
• Destroyed by flood, 2013.
• Replaced by 2014 Rideau Park - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20006027

Notes:

• At former location of 1932 (suspension bridge) - Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada.

Notes:

• Renamed "Three Nations Crossing" effective January 1, 2000 in recognition of the Mohawks of Akwesasne

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20003357

Notes:

• Destroyed by flood, June 2013.
• Similar to 1934 Sifton Boulevard (Riverdale Avenue, Sifton-Riverdale) - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
• Replaced by 2014 Sandy Beach - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Notes:

• Deck replacement project scheduled for 2008-2009.
• Another Deck replacement project expected to be completed November 30, 2020.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20008137

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20000540

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20007639

Notes:

• Destroyed by flood, January 4, 1984.
• Replaced by 1984 (suspension bridge) - Hope, British Columbia, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20002313

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20006028

Notes:

• 2021, November: Weight and lane restrictions imposed pending urgent replacement of several suspender cables.

External Links:

• CBC - Suspension cables on Quebec City's Pierre-Laporte bridge could give way at any time, report finds. June 16, 2022. Article reporting the alarming amount of corrosion found in the bridge's cables. Immediate repairs are recommended.
• Pierre Laporte Bridge - Wikipedia
• Structurae - Structure ID 20003362

Notes:

• Carried Trans Canada Trail. Intended for pedestrians, cyclists, and snowmobiles.
• Replaced by 2001 Bernier - Bromptonville, Sherbrooke vicinity, Quebec, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20004176

Notes:

• Replaced 1963 (suspension bridge) - Hope, British Columbia, Canada.

Notes:

• 2023, November: Has been closed for some time awaiting repairs.
• 1996: Bridge is reconstructed, according to sign posted at bridge.
• Near 1913 Brilliant (Doukhobor) - Castlegar vicinity, British Columbia, Canada.

Notes:

• Near (footbridge) - Coaticook, Quebec, Canada.

Notes:

• Renovated 2010.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20025339

Notes:

• Single-towered footbridge carrying the East Coast Trail. Plaque at the bridge the original suspension bridge (at or near this location) was destroyed January 28, 1966. The current bridge was officially opened June 17, 2000.

Notes:

• Destroyed by flood and ice jam, January 2018, along with the adjacent rail bridge.
• Replaced 1978 Bernier - Bromptonville, Sherbrooke vicinity, Quebec, Canada.

Notes:

• Located at the Scenic Caves attraction, the owners claim this large (126-meter main span) footbridge is the longest footbridge in Ontario.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20071979

Notes:

• Replaced 1947 Rideau Park - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Notes:

• Replaced 1934 Sifton Boulevard (Riverdale Avenue, Sifton-Riverdale) - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Notes:

• Replaced 1959 Sandy Beach (River Park, Riverpark) - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20074399

Notes:

• Replaced Zoo (St. George's) - Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Notes:

• Tall timber towers, possibly made from telephone poles.

Notes:

• Near 1988 Coaticook - Coaticook, Quebec, Canada.

Notes:

• Two-span footbridge with an interesting bend in the middle (forming a shallow V-shaped bridge).

Notes:

• This bridge was closed April 2003. Wayne Grodkiewicz reports that it has since been replaced by a truss bridge.

External Links:

• Google Maps. "Street view" image with bridge visible in the distance, to the right, taken while mushing across a frozen bay. Dated 2013.
• Twitter. Image of the bridge, posted October 4, 2022.

Notes:

• Replaced by a cable-stayed bridge at some point between 2007 and 2018.

Notes:

• Replaced at some point between 2005 and 2018.

Notes:

• Vandalized January, 2021, causing the bridge to collapse.

Notes:

• Burstall is in Saskatchewan, but the bridge appears to be located west of Burstall in Alberta.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20004178

Notes:

• Near former location of 1943 Peace River - Taylor, British Columbia, Canada.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20011099

Notes:

• Was located near (or exactly) the present-day footbridge at the foot of Catharine Street.

Notes:

• Was in existence in 1901.

Notes:

• Carries route 132 across a small arm of the St. Lawrence by the Canal de Beauharnois dam.
• Major rehabilitation efforts completed in 2011 and 2012 including replacement of 56 vertical suspenders.

External Links:

• Structurae - Structure ID 20009972

Notes:

• 2022, September: Bridge is scheduled to be replaced by November 2022.

Notes:

• Companion to Pollux (Burning Springs) - Clark Hill Islands, Ontario, Canada.

Notes:

• Long footbridge.
• Near 1970 Pierre Laporte - Quebec City and Levis, Quebec, Canada. The Pierre Laporte and Quebec Cantilever bridges are visible in the distance from this footbridge.

Notes:

• Demolished late 2012 or early 2013, since replaced with a new George C. King bridge completed 2014.

Notes:

• Level footbridge with large timber towers, not the famous Capilano swinging bridge.

Notes:

• Appears to be wide enough to have once carried vehicles, but is now restricted to pedestrians.

Notes:

• Sign at bridge says "Passerelle - Louis-Marie Gagnon - Cap-Chat 2000"