Centre Street Bridge (Calgary)
The Centre Street Bridge is a historic bridge in Calgary, Alberta, crossing the Bow River, along Centre Street. The lower deck connects Riverfront Avenue in Chinatown with Memorial Drive, while the upper elevated deck crosses Memorial Drive as well, reaching into the community of Crescent Heights.
Centre Street Bridge | |
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Centre Street Bridge seen from Crescent Heights | |
| Coordinates | 51.05291°N 114.06255°W |
| Carries | 4 lanes of Centre Street |
| Crosses | Bow River, Memorial Drive |
| Locale | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Maintained by | City of Calgary |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch superstructure |
| Material | Reinforced concrete |
| Total length | 178 meters (584 ft) |
| Width | 15 meters (49 ft) |
| Piers in water | 2 |
| History | |
| Designer | John F. Green |
| Construction end | 1916 |
| Opened | 18 December 1916 |
| Location | |
Centre Street Bridge is the central point of the quadrant system of the city.
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