Second Narrows Bridge

The Second Narrows Bridge crosses the Burrard Inlet and connects Vancouver with the North Shore. As the name suggests, it is located at the second narrowing of the Burrard Inlet. Image File history File links Old Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver, BC. Photograph uploaded by copyright owner under: Attribution must be given to photo-tips. ... Image File history File links Old Second Narrows Bridge in Vancouver, BC. Photograph uploaded by copyright owner under: Attribution must be given to photo-tips. ... Indian Arm extends north (to the upper right of the photo) from Burrard Inlet, in this view from the southeast at Burnaby Mountain. ... Members of Parliament Libby Davies, Ujjal Dosanjh, David Emerson, Hedy Fry, Stephen Owen Members of the Legislative Assembly Gordon Campbell, David Chudnovsky, Adrian Dix, Colin Hansen, Jenny Kwan, Lorne Mayencourt, Wally Oppal, Gregor Robertson, Shane Simpson, Carole Taylor Mayor Sam Sullivan City Manager Judy Rogers Governing Body Vancouver City Council... The North Shore (of Burrard Inlet) is a common name for referring to the following areas: West Vancouver - District Municipality of West Vancouver City of North Vancouver District of North Vancouver External links WikiTravel:Vancouver/North Shore - Travel guide for the North Shore North Shore News - Community Newspaper serving the...

The original Second Narrows Bridge was constructed in 1925, and was the first bridge to connect Vancouver with the North Shore. This bridge was originally constructed with a car deck and a year later in 1926 trains began using the bridge as well. After being hit by a number of ships and being out of service for 4 years, in 1933 the provincial government bought the bridge and installed a lift section of the deck. 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Members of Parliament Libby Davies, Ujjal Dosanjh, David Emerson, Hedy Fry, Stephen Owen Members of the Legislative Assembly Gordon Campbell, David Chudnovsky, Adrian Dix, Colin Hansen, Jenny Kwan, Lorne Mayencourt, Wally Oppal, Gregor Robertson, Shane Simpson, Carole Taylor Mayor Sam Sullivan City Manager Judy Rogers Governing Body Vancouver City Council... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In 1960 a new much larger (350 metre span) and higher 6 lane Second Narrows Bridge was constructed alongside the original bridge, and the original bridge was converted exclusively for rail use. In 1994 the new bridge was renamed the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. However, this bridge is still commonly referred to as the Second Narrows Bridge. 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, originally called the Second Narrows Bridge, is the second bridge constructed at the Second Narrows of Burrard Inlet. ...

The original bridge is still in use today exclusively as a rail bridge. Unless moving a train across the Burrard inlet, the lift section is always in the up position to allow ships to go underneath.

The Lions' Gate Bridge spans the first narrows of Burrard Inlet. The Lions Gate Bridge The Lions Gate Bridge (49° 18′ 55″ N, 123° 8′ 18″ W) 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. ...

Chronology of the Original Second Narrows Bridge

The Second Narrows Bridge in 1926.

Collision of the Pacific Gatherer.

• 1925: The bridge is completed.
• 1926: Connected by the 3 km CNR tunnel, trains also began using the bridge.
• 1927: A 10,000 ton freighter, the Eurana hit it on March 10 causing almost $80,000 worth of damage.
• 1928: Hit by the Norwich City.
• 1930: The Losmar hits the south span.
• 1930: On September 13, the barge, Pacific Gatherer, becomes wedged under the bridge’s fixed centre span. The tide rose pushing the barge up under the span, knocking it off its supports. The span hung off one side before suddenly breaking free and sinking into the depths of Burrard Inlet. Lawsuits and the bankruptcy of the Bridge company delayed any attempt at repairs. The bridge remained closed for four years.
• 1933: Sold to the Provincial government. Repairs began.
• 1934: Reopened, replacing the basculee with a centre lift span.
• 1963: Closed to highway traffic and sold to the CNR for $1.

Image File history File links The Second Narrows Bridge in 1926. ... Image File history File links The Second Narrows Bridge in 1926. ... Image File history File links The Second Narrows Bridge is damaged by the Pacific Gatherer on September 13, 1930. ... Image File history File links The Second Narrows Bridge is damaged by the Pacific Gatherer on September 13, 1930. ... 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1930 (MCMXXX) is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

See also

• List of bridges in Canada
• List of bridges
• Ironworkers Memorial Bridge

See also: List of bridges for any bridge High Level Bridge ~ Edmonton Lethbridge Viaduct ~ Lethbridge // British Columbia Alex Fraser Bridge ~ Richmond - Delta Arthur Laing Bridge ~ Vancouver - Richmond Burrard Street Bridge ~ Vancouver Cambie Street Bridge ~ Vancouver Capilano Suspension Bridge ~ North Vancouver Golden Ears Bridge ~ Langley - Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows - Surrey Granville... The List of bridges is a link page for any bridge. ... The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, originally called the Second Narrows Bridge, is the second bridge constructed at the Second Narrows of Burrard Inlet. ...