Long-Sault Bridge

The Long-Sault Bridge (French: Pont du Long-Sault) is a bridge connecting Hawkesbury, Ontario and Grenville, Quebec. It crosses the Ottawa River via Chenail Island. It connects Quebec Route 344 and Ontario Highway 34.

Long-Sault Bridge
The Long-Sault Bridge from Chenail Island
Coordinates45°37′6″N 74°35′52″W
CrossesOttawa River
LocaleHawkesbury, Ontario, Grenville, Quebec
Maintained byPublic Works and Government Services Canada
Characteristics
DesignT-section girder bridge[1]
Total length650 metres (2,130 ft)
Width21.8 metres (72 ft)
History
Construction end1998[1]
Opened1999
Location

The bridge was built and completed in 1998 to replace the original Perley Bridge built in 1931 (and which was demolished in 1999).[2]

See also

References

  1. "Long-Sault Bridge". Structurae. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  2. "Perley Bridge". Cement Association of Canada. Archived from the original on 10 May 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
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