Prince George CNR Bridge
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The CN Rail Bridge is a truss bridge over the Fraser River. It was built in 1914 by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and designed by Joseph Legrand.[1] It is the longest railroad bridge in British Columbia.[1]
The central span is a bascule bridge that could open to allow shipping on the river. It was designed by Joseph Strauss, future engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge.[2] The lift span stopped being used in 1954.[1]
Its arrival lead to the founding of the City of Prince George near the fur trading post Fort George (electoral district).
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