Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver, 2002 Photo by Kelvin L. Fields / structurae The Lions' Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the first narrows of Burrard Inlet and connects the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, to the North Shore municipalities of North Vancouver and West Vancouver. The bridge was completed in 1938 at a cost of $5,873,837.17. The total length of the bridge including the north viaduct is 1,823 metres (5,890 feet). The length including approach spans is 1,517.3 m (4,978 ft), the main span alone is 472 m (1,550 ft), and the tower height is 111 m (364 ft). The traffic volume on the bridge is 60,000 - 70,000 vehicles per day. Lions Gate Bridge 02 Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver. ...
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Golden Gate Bridge, California, USA A suspension bridge is a bridge that consists of two multiple column pillars (or pylons), one on either end of the central span, with two or more cables slung between them. ...
Indian Arm extends north (to the upper right of the photo) from Burrard Inlet, in this view from the southeast at Burnaby Mountain. ...
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Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendour without diminishment) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell ( BC Liberal) Area 944,735 km² (5th) - Land 925,186 km² - Water 19,549 km² (2. ...
Generally North Vancouver is the suburb of Vancouver on the North Side of the Burrard Inlet except the area that is in West Vancouver. ...
The westernmost end of West Vancouver. ...
1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
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Western vehicular traffic is generally organized, flowing in lanes of travel for a particular direction, with interchanges, traffic signals, or signage at intersectons to facilitate the orderly and timely flow of traffic. ...
The bridge is a 3-lane bridge. The centre lane has traffic control signals on it and changes direction to accommodate the traffic patterns. Traffic lights will sometimes differ where there are several lanes of traffic. ...
History
Starting in about 1890, bridge builders foresaw the possibility that a bridge across the first narrows would open up. There were a number who argued against the construction of the bridge, as many felt it would ruin Stanley Park, or cause problems for the busy seaport, or that it would take toll revenue away from the Second Narrows bridge. However, many also saw it as necessary in order to open up development on the North Shore and it was felt that these problems could be overcome. The decision decision was put to the electorate and 1927, the first plebiscite was defeated and the idea was put to rest for a short while. 1890 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
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James Towle Taylor, who had been part of this previous proposal and still owned the provincial franchise to build a bridge, had an opportunity to purchase large sections of property in North Vancouver and West Vancouver. He was able to interest the Guinness family (of beer fame), to invest in the land on the north shore of Burrard Inlet. They purchased 4,000 acres (16 km²) of West Vancouver mountainside through a syndicate called British Pacific Properties Ltd. This put momentum behind the construction of a bridge. See also Guinness Book of Records Arthur Guinness Son & Co. ...
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On December 13, 1933, a second plebiscite was held in the City of Vancouver and this time, the idea to allow the bridge to be constructed was passed by a 2:1 margin. December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
1933 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...
After considerable further negotiations with the Federal government approval was finally gained, with the requirement to use Vancouver materials and workmen as much as possible to provide employment during the depression.
The bridge was designed by the Montreal firm Monsarrat and Pratley. This article needs cleanup. ...
Construction of the bridge began on March 31, 1937. After one and a half years of construction, the bridge was opened to traffic on November 14, 1938, with a toll of 25 cents per car. March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years). ...
1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...
November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ...
1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...
The bridge was originally constructed as a 2-lane bridge, but when traffic increased, the road was repainted into 3 lanes. The third lane was originally used only for passing, but eventually lane control signage was added and it was used for traffic flow.
On January 20, 1955, the Guinness family sold the bridge to the province for $5,959,060, and in 1963, the tolls were removed from the bridge. January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
1955 is a common year starting on Saturday. ...
Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendour without diminishment) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell ( BC Liberal) Area 944,735 km² (5th) - Land 925,186 km² - Water 19,549 km² (2. ...
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In 1975, the deteriorating north viaduct was replaced with a lighter, wider, and stronger steel deck, with wider lanes. This was done in sections using a series of short closures of the bridge; each time, one old section was lowered to the ground below and its replacement put into place. 1975 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ...
In 1986 the Guinness family, as a gift to Vancouver, purchased decorative lights that make it a distinctive nighttime landmark. 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
In the 1990s, it was time for the bridge to be either significantly upgraded or replaced. A number of different proposals came forward including building a new bridge beside the existing bridge, building a tunnel from downtown to the north shore, or double decking the existing bridge. However, none of the proposals could overcome the City of Vancouvers objections to any increase in traffic into the downtown core and the provinces unwillingness to spend much money on the project. In the end the decision, was to upgrade the existing bridge, without adding any new lanes. Events and trends Technology Explosive growth of the Internet; decrease in the cost of computers and other technology Reduction in size and cost of mobile phones leads to a massive surge in their popularity Year 2000 problem (commonly known as Y2K) Microsoft Windows operating system becomes virtually ubiquitous on IBM...
In 2000 and 2001, the main bridge deck was replaced. As with the earlier work, this was done with a series of separate closures to replace one section each time. The old section would be lowered to a barge below, and the new one raised into place and connected. The change allowed the two pedestrian walkways to be moved to the outside of the structure and the road lanes accordingly widened from 3 to 3.6 m (from 10 to 12 ft) each; the new sidewalks are also wider, 2.7 m (9 ft) each instead of 1.2 m (4 ft). Also, the main structural elements were moved to below the bridge deck, giving a much more open appearance. 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Landmark The Lion's Gate Bridge has become a landmark of Vancouver and the North Shore.
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