A wooden bridge was first constructed in this location in 1866. A few years later, a steel swing bridge was built to better allow boats to pass through. The current structure was built in 1912, and was designed to be high enough to not have to open. By the 1970s, the bridge was falling apart, and trucks were banned in 1981. After some debate about whether to replace or restore the heritage structure, the bridge was fully restored in 1993.
Plaque at North/West end of Bridge
Close-up of right side
Close-up of left side
Referencesedit
"Repairs on Bank Street bridge to begin." The Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa, Ont.: Aug 7, 1991. pg. C.4
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