Centre Street Bridge (Calgary)

Centre Street Bridge
Centre Street Bridge
Centre Street Bridge seen from Crescent Heights
Coordinates51°03′10″N 114°03′45″W / 51.05291°N 114.06255°W / 51.05291; -114.06255
Carries4 lanes of Centre Street
CrossesBow River, Memorial Drive
LocaleCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Maintained byCity of Calgary
Characteristics
DesignArch superstructure
MaterialReinforced concrete
Total length178 meters (584 ft)
Width15 meters (49 ft)
Piers in water2
History
DesignerJohn F. Green
Construction end1916
Opened18 December 1916
Location
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The Centre Street Bridge is a historic bridge in Calgary, Alberta, crossing the Bow River, along Centre Street. The lower deck connects Riverfront Avenue in Chinatown with Memorial Drive, while the upper elevated deck crosses Memorial Drive as well, reaching into the community of Crescent Heights.

Centre Street Bridge is the central point of the quadrant system of the city.