Capilano Bridge (Edmonton)
| Capilano Bridge | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Coordinates | 53°33′21.6″N 113°26′20.4″W / 53.556000°N 113.439000°WCoordinates: 53°33′21.6″N 113°26′20.4″W / 53.556000°N 113.439000°W |
| Carries | Wayne Gretzky Drive NW |
| Crosses | North Saskatchewan River |
| Locale | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Official name | Capilano Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 290 m[1] (950 feet) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1969[2] |
The Capilano Bridge is a bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was built in 1969, is named for the nearby Capilano neighbourhood, and is part of Wayne Gretzky Drive.
References
- ↑ Capilano Bridge Rehabilitation (Edmonton)
- ↑ City of Edmonton, Naming Edmonton : From Ada to Zoie, 2004. ISBN 0-88864-423-X
| Preceded by Dawson Bridge |
Bridge across the North Saskatchewan River |
Succeeded by Three pedestrian bridges |
| Road bridge across the North Saskatchewan River |
Succeeded by Beverly / Clover Bar Bridges |
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