Lachapelle Bridge

'Lachapelle Bridge', in French Pont Lachapelle, (1930 and 1975) Also known as Cartierville Bridge.

Lachapelle Bridge
The twin spans of Lachapelle Bridge, seen from the Montreal (down stream) side.
Coordinates45°31′58″N 73°43′41″W
Carries6 lanes of Route 117
(3 lanes per span)
CrossesRivière des Prairies
LocaleMontreal and Laval
Maintained byThe city of Laval
Characteristics
Total length262.43 metres (861 ft)
Width15.5 metres (51 ft) (northbound)
History
OpenedMay 24, 1930 (northbound)
1975 (southbound)
Statistics
Daily traffic38,000 (2013)[1]
Older bridge in 1948

This bridge spans the Rivière des Prairies between the Montreal borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and the Laval (Île Jésus) neighbourhood of Chomedey.

Actually there are two bridges, side by side and parallel:

The older (1930) three lane span, on the down stream side, carries the traffic north into Laval.

The newer (1975) three lane span, on the up stream side, carries the traffic south into Montreal.

Except for the length and the distance between the piers, the two spans are not identical.

A wooden bridge was originally built there in 1836, replaced by a steel one, built in 1882.

See also

References

  1. Bisson, Bruno. "Pont de l'A-25: ça roule pour le MTQ". La Presse. Retrieved 25 June 2014.


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