Great Canadian Bridges - Page 23

thmx · #1 Posted **Dec 31, 2012, 7:51 AM**

This is one of my favourite bridges. It isn't the best looking bridge, but that isn't what makes it so cool. What makes it so cool is it's size, location, and shape. When you are driving along the QEW and get closer to the bridge it looks so massive, and the curves of the bridge just add to that massive look. The location is cool because once you get to the top the views are amazing.

"Six lanes of traffic are carried across the bridge, which is 2.2 km (1.37 miles) in length and 40 metres (131 feet) at its tallest point. It is the tallest and largest single structure along the entire QEW; the Burlington Bay James N. Allan Skyway, which is also part of the QEW, is actually two separate and smaller four-lane bridges." - Source

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Views from the top of the bridge:

South:

Source: Google Street View

East:

Source: Google Street View

North:

Source: Google Street View

West:

Source: Google Street View

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jodelli · #2 Posted **Dec 31, 2012, 1:49 PM**

A few more of the old generation:

thmx · #3 Posted **Dec 31, 2012, 3:59 PM**

I have a cottage near here so I've seen this one a lot. It is a cool little bridge in a beautiful little town.

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Here are 2 videos of the bridge that I found on YouTube:

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eemy · #4 Posted **Dec 31, 2012, 7:14 PM**

My sister and brother-in-law live right beside those locks.

thmx · #5 Posted **Dec 31, 2012, 8:44 PM**

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Innsertnamehere · #6 Posted **Dec 31, 2012, 10:29 PM**

a few pics from the new design of the detroit-windsor bridge. the piers will apparently be 900ft tall, and the bridge will actually be curved. (incase that wasn't already obvious) with this and the new 401 extension to it, it will be a very impressive entrance to Canada, that is for sure!

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Originally Posted by jonathan.jam

Here are a few renderings of Ted Zoli's designs, as seen on popularmechanics:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/tech...uture-13115581

I wouldn't mind something like this...

MolsonExport · #7 Posted **Jan 4, 2013, 6:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere

a few pics from the new design of the detroit-windsor bridge. the piers will apparently be 900ft tall, and the bridge will actually be curved. (incase that wasn't already obvious) with this and the new 401 extension to it, it will be a very impressive entrance to Canada, that is for sure!

How awesome would that be!!!???

red-paladin · #8 Posted **Dec 31, 2012, 10:44 PM**

1) Amazing!
2) Heat those diagonal cable stays or watch out for falling ice

thmx · #9 Posted **Dec 31, 2012, 11:37 PM**

That is amazing! I like how it curves like the Garden City Skyway that I posted on the last page. This might be my new favourite bridge once it is built.

sa230e · #10 Posted **Jan 1, 2013, 12:10 AM**

Is that the approved design or just a proposal?

jodelli · #11 Posted **Jan 1, 2013, 6:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by sa230e

Is that the approved design or just a proposal?

Nothing is approved yet although it wouldn't be at all surprising if Zoli ended up with it.

SignalHillHiker · #12 Posted **Jan 1, 2013, 12:29 AM**

Beautiful design. So elegant.

FrAnKs · #13 Posted **Jan 1, 2013, 7:15 AM**

I love that bridge so much ! ... Modern and Elegant !

Chadillaccc · #14 Posted **Jan 3, 2013, 9:10 PM**

Victoria's new Johnson Street Bridge!

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Originally Posted by craneSpotter

Victoria council approves contract for New Johnson Street Bridge

Dec 31, 2012 Times Colonist

Thanks for all the expert analysis on bridge construction costing

Keep in mind: The bridge is NOT a simple span, it is a bascule bridge with a an expensive lift system to accommodate marine traffic. The project costs also include: a complete re-alignment of the west approach, realignment & improvements to the east approach, a multi-use path bridge over the western lanes, relocation of services & an improved navigation channel to bring it up to current marine standards

Plus I understand it will have very cool LED lighting

Source: City of Victoria

red-paladin · #15 Posted **Jan 4, 2013, 6:23 PM**

At 900 ft tall, this would be the tallest bridge on the continent?!

Too bad there is no drawing for the new Port Mann bridge or this one in the diagrams

If I could draw, that would be my goal

sa230e · #16 Posted **Jan 4, 2013, 6:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by red-paladin

At 900 ft tall, this would be the tallest bridge on the continent?!

Too bad there is no drawing for the new Port Mann bridge or this one in the diagrams

If I could draw, that would be my goal

And also taller than any building on the Detroit skyline - even the Renaissance Center. Imagine that, the tallest, proudest buildings in your city, dwarfed by a bridge pier.

Nouvellecosse · #17 Posted **Jan 5, 2013, 1:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by sa230e

And also taller than any building on the Detroit skyline - even the Renaissance Center. Imagine that, the tallest, proudest buildings in your city, dwarfed by a bridge pier.

How tragic. I just can't imagine what that would be like.

MolsonExport · #18 Posted **Jan 5, 2013, 2:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by sa230e

And also taller than any building on the Detroit skyline - even the Renaissance Center. Imagine that, the tallest, proudest buildings in your city, dwarfed by a bridge pier.

You mean, like NYC back when the Brooklyn Bridge was completed?

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jodelli · #19 Posted **Jan 6, 2013, 4:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by sa230e

And also taller than any building on the Detroit skyline - even the Renaissance Center. Imagine that, the tallest, proudest buildings in your city, dwarfed by a bridge pier.

As it is the Canadian tower of the Ambassador Bridge tops Windsor's tallest by about 7 m. (386ft-364ft).
But of course so do nearly two dozen buildings across the river so it's not the same.

Metro-One · #20 Posted **Jan 4, 2013, 6:26 PM**

Yeah, there should be more bridge drawings on the diagrams. Will be an amazing bridge if built as depicted above!