This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1844: Union
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Chaudière Falls
| Bridgemeister ID: | 26 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1844 |
| Name: | Union |
| Location: | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Crossing: | Chaudière Falls |
| Principals: | Samuel Keefer |
| References: | AAJ |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1889 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 74.2 meters (243.5 feet) |
Notes:
- At time of completion, Ottawa was still known as Bytown.
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