The Alex Fraser Bridge
Alex Fraser Bridge, Richmond, British Columbia
Description:
The Alex Fraser Bridge is located in Canada and connects the banks of the Fraser River in Richmond. The bridge was built between 1983 and 1986 and is named after former Canadian Transport Minister Alex Fraser. Its height is 154 meters, width is 32 meters.
Until 2005, the Alex Fraser Bridge, which is more than 2,500 meters long, was the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. Since 2009, it is the second longest in North America. The highest span of the Alex Fraser Bridge is 425 meters wide. The carriageway consists of six lanes. For pedestrians and cyclists, there are special lanes on both sides of the bridge. The bridge crosses Annasis Island from south to north.