This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1844: Union

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Chaudière Falls
Bridgemeister ID:26 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1844
Name:Union
Location:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Crossing:Chaudière Falls
Principals:Samuel Keefer
References:AAJ
Use:Vehicular
Status:Replaced, 1889
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 74.2 meters (243.5 feet)

Notes:

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

External Links:

Print, collection of David Denenberg Photo courtesy of  Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1999-00513-9-1

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.


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