The Old Borden Bridge
Built in 1935-1937 as a “make work” project during the Great Depression, the Borden Bridge over the North Saskatchewan River on Highway 16 was in its day, at 250 metres long, “the longest bow-string arch bridge in North America at construction. Laborers were paid 35 cents an hour during construction, and 50 cents if they brought a horse.”
www.bordensask.ca/p/borden-bridge
The old Borden Bridge was closed to traffic in 1985 when a new vehicle bridge was opened. The old bridge is still open to the public for foot traffic.
The Old Borden Bridge
Built in 1935-1937 as a “make work” project during the Great Depression, the Borden Bridge over the North Saskatchewan River on Highway 16 was in its day, at 250 metres long, “the longest bow-string arch bridge in North America at construction. Laborers were paid 35 cents an hour during construction, and 50 cents if they brought a horse.”
www.bordensask.ca/p/borden-bridge
The old Borden Bridge was closed to traffic in 1985 when a new vehicle bridge was opened. The old bridge is still open to the public for foot traffic.