Suspension Bridges Crossing Fraser River

This is a list of all 6 bridges from the suspension bridge inventory crossing Fraser River. Please note that different rivers with the same name will be grouped together. For example, selecting 'Bear Creek' shows bridges across several different Bear Creeks. Also, similarly named rivers are grouped separately. For example, 'River Dee' (UK) bridges are grouped separately from 'Dee River' (Australia) bridges. Wherever you see a Bridgemeister ID number click it to isolate the bridge on its own page.

Related Lists:

1863: Alexandra

Spuzzum, British Columbia, Canada - Fraser River
Bridgemeister ID:63 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1863
Name:Alexandra
Also Known As:Trutch's
Location:Spuzzum, British Columbia, Canada
Crossing:Fraser River
Principals:Andrew S. Hallidie, Joseph W. Trutch
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, 1912
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Main Span:1 x 82 meters (269 feet)

Notes:

Sketch by Franklin Leonard Pope, courtesy of Kathy Latini Photograph, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

1904: Chimney Creek

Williams Lake vicinity, British Columbia, Canada - Fraser River
Bridgemeister ID:1641 (added 2005-03-14)
Year Completed:1904
Name:Chimney Creek
Also Known As:Chilcotin, Sheep Creek, Fraser River
Location:Williams Lake vicinity, British Columbia, Canada
Crossing:Fraser River
Coordinates:51.982898 N 122.275076 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed, c. 1962
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1

Notes:

  • Crossed the Fraser southwest of Williams Lake next to the present route 20 crossing. Some of the stone piers are still visible next to the present arch bridge. For some time, the two bridges were standing side-by-side (perhaps 100 yards apart). The "stone piers" very much look like pylons from an older suspension bridge but there doesn't appear to be evidence of a prior suspension bridge.
  • Some sources say completed in 1905.
  • Replacement opened in 1962. Suspension bridge possibly removed in 1961 or 1962.

External Links:


1914: Churn Creek

Gang Ranch, British Columbia, Canada - Fraser River
Bridgemeister ID:131 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1914
Name:Churn Creek
Location:Gang Ranch, British Columbia, Canada
Crossing:Fraser River
Coordinates:51.527494 N 122.285082 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Waddell & Harrington
References:BPL
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:In use (last checked: 2018)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Photo by Steve Shulhan

1914: Old

Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada - Fraser River
Bridgemeister ID:130 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1914
Name:Old
Location:Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada
Crossing:Fraser River
Coordinates:50.711493 N 121.911333 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Waddell & Harrington
References:BPL
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2015)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 121.9 meters (400 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Known locally as "The Old Bridge."
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell

1926: Second Alexandra

Spuzzum, British Columbia, Canada - Fraser River
Bridgemeister ID:147 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1926
Name:Second Alexandra
Location:Spuzzum, British Columbia, Canada
Crossing:Fraser River
At or Near Feature:Caribou Highway
Coordinates:49.70739 N 121.41669 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:BPL
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 82.3 meters (270 feet)

Notes:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

Hell's Gate

Boston Bar, British Columbia, Canada - Fraser River
Bridgemeister ID:1244 (added 2004-02-16)
Name:Hell's Gate
Location:Boston Bar, British Columbia, Canada
Crossing:Fraser River
At or Near Feature:Hell's Gate
Coordinates:49.780421 N 121.449785 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:In use (last checked: 2020)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 82.3 meters (270 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Appears to be wide enough to have once carried vehicles, but is now restricted to pedestrians.
Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle


Do you have any information or photos for these bridges that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.


Mail | Facebook | Twitter