Spadina Crescent Bridge (Saskatoon)

Spadina Crescent Bridge
Spadina Crescent Bridge
Coordinates52°8′9″N 106°38′54″W / 52.13583°N 106.64833°W / 52.13583; -106.64833
Carries2 lanes of Spadina Crescent
CrossesRavine in City Park, Saskatoon
LocaleSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Official nameSpadina Crescent Bridge
Maintained byCity of Saskatoon
Characteristics
DesignDeck arch bridge
MaterialSteel, concrete
No. of spans1
Piers in water0
History
Construction end1930
Location
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Spadina Crescent Bridge is a deck arch bridge that spans a ravine in City Park along Spadina Crescent in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.[1]

The bridge was constructed in 1930, replacing an earlier wooden structure. It was built by the Saskatoon Contracting Co., owned by Leon and Paul Prescesky.[2] In 1933, a series of ponds were dug in the ravine as a Depression-era relief project, meant to beautify "Central Park", as the area was known as then. The pond system was extended in the 1950s, but has since been filled in.[3] The remaining ravine still serves as an outlet for storm water.

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References

  1. ^ Florence, Bob (2010-07-10). "Saskatoon's little bridge goes long way". The StarPhoenix. Retrieved 2019-04-28.
  2. ^ Herrington, Ross (March 31, 2007). "Saskatchewan Road and Railway Bridges to 1950: Inventory". Saskatchewan Culture, Youth and Recreation - Heritage Resources Branch. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
  3. ^ "Bridges". City of Saskatoon. Retrieved 2023-04-12.