The High Level Bridge is a steel trestle that spans the Oldman River in Lethbridge, Albera.
Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway and opened in 1909, it is the both the tallest (314 feet) and longest (5,327.625 feet) trestle bridge in the world.
Three support frames for the bridge.
The construction of this bridge eliminated the need for 20 wooden trestle bridges that were currently in use.
A similar but smaller bridge from the same era is near Monarch, Alberta. You can see that one (complete with a puppy for company and a train crossing the trestle) here: Herman
Information courtesy of Crown of the Continent in association with National Geographic.
Photographed on March 9, 2020.
It's pretty darn impressive when you first drive into Lethbridge!
ReplyDeleteI'm not often in Lethbridge but when I am I make an effort to see it.
DeleteIt is an impressive sight!
ReplyDeleteIt's a "must see!"
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