Kichi Sipi Bridge

The Kichi Sipi Bridge is a 260-metre (850 ft) long, four-span bridge that crosses a deep channel of the Nelson River south of Cross Lake in Manitoba, providing the only all-weather road link between north-eastern Manitoba and the rest of Canada (and North America).

Kichi Sipi Bridge
Coordinates54°31′53″N 97°44′45″W
CarriesProvincial Road 374
CrossesNelson River
Localenear Cross Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Characteristics
MaterialConcrete and steel
Total length260 m (850 ft)
Longest span2 x 71 m (233 ft)
No. of spans4
Piers in water2
History
DesignerEarth Tech
OpenedDecember 16, 2002 (2002-12-16)
Location

It is the second longest road bridge in Manitoba. Kichi sipi is Cree for 'Great River'.

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