Where is the Walterdale Bridge in Edmonton?

Edmonton
Canada
Walterdale Bridge/Location

When did Walterdale Bridge open?

1913Walterdale Bridge / Opened

Is the Walterdale Bridge one way?

The next bridge downstream, the Walterdale Bridge, is a three-lane bridge with one-way northbound traffic into downtown.

How old is the Walterdale Bridge?

109Walterdale Bridge / Age (c. 1913)

Who built Walterdale Bridge?

It took contractor Acciona Pacer Joint Venture more than a year and half to build the four foundations for this bridge.

What is Walterdale Bridge made of?

The signature feature of the new Walterdale Bridge is two 56 m high steel arches (about as tall as the High Level Bridge). The arches span 206 m and are supported by thrust blocks on both river banks. They angle in towards each other and are connected with steel struts.

How much did the Walterdale Bridge cost?

Construction on the $155 million project began in 2013. The new bridge celebrated a grand opening in September 2018. The bridge features 3 northbound traffic lanes and enhanced pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

How many people have jumped off the High Level Bridge?

Since 1937, it’s estimated 1,600 people have taken their lives from the landmark. Klemke remains determined something positive will come out of his wife’s death. “I am standing up on this issue now,” he said.

What is the oldest bridge in Edmonton?

The span connecting Scona Road and Connors Road to downtown is actually two bridges in one. And at 120 years old, the northbound lanes are the oldest bridge in Edmonton.

What is the Walterdale Bridge made of?

steel
It used 65 tonnes of reinforcing steel and 1,600 cubic metres of concrete. It carries three lanes of north-bound traffic, but is designed to easily accommodate four lanes in the future, if needed. The trails below and around Walterdale Bridge are part of the city’s 160km of continuous river valley trail system.

What to say to someone who is about to jump off a bridge?

You don’t have to ask them directly if they are going to jump. Just strike up a conversation. You can say, “How are you today?” You could also make a simple comment about the weather. The point is to engage them and let them know you are there.