Souris Swinging Bridge
This is an image set within the Bridgemeister collection.
| Bridge: | Souris Swinging Bridge |
| Location: | Souris, Manitoba, Canada - Souris River |
| Coordinates: | 49.616611 N 100.255417 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Image Set Contributor: | Patrick S. O'Donnell |
| Related Image Lists: | All from Patrick S. O'Donnell All in Manitoba All in Canada All Pedestrian Suspension Bridges |
| Credit: | All pictures by Patrick S. O'Donnell. Please do not reuse without permission. |
Built in 1904, the Souris bridge was one of the best-known long-span simple suspension bridges in North America. The 582-foot total length spanned over nine piers making ten separate spans. The longest clear span was 242 feet. The bridge was replaced in 2013 by another simple suspension bridge.
