Blackfriars Street Bridge

This article is about the bridge in London, Ontario. For the bridge in London, England, see Blackfriars Bridge.

Blackfriars Street Bridge
Coordinates42°59′20″N 81°15′26″W / 42.9889°N 81.2571°W / 42.9889; -81.2571
Carries1 lane of roadway
Pedestrians and bicycles
CrossesThames River
LocaleLondon, Ontario
OwnerCity of London
Characteristics
DesignBowstring truss
Pin connections and lattice girders
MaterialWrought iron, wood deck
Total length212 ft; 65 m (unsupported length)
History
Constructed byIsaac Crouse
Fabrication byWrought Iron Bridge Company
Opened1875
Rebuilt2018
DesignatedSeptember 8, 2008
TypeBridge
DesignatedApril 21, 1992
Location
Interactive map of Blackfriars Street Bridge

Blackfriars Bridge in London, Ontario, Canada is a wrought iron bowstring arch through truss bridge, crossing the North Thames River. The bridge was constructed in 1875 and carries single-lane vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians from Blackfriars Street to Ridout Street North.

At 216 feet (66 meters) it is the longest working span of that kind in North America.

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