Blackfriars Street Bridge

Blackfriars Street Bridge
Coordinates42°59′20″N 81°15′26″W / 42.9889°N 81.2571°W / 42.9889; -81.2571
Carries1 lane of roadway
Pedestrians and bicycles
CrossesThames River
LocaleLondon, Ontario
OwnerCity of London
Characteristics
DesignBowstring truss
Pin connections and lattice girders
MaterialWrought iron, wood deck
Total length212 ft; 65 m (unsupported length)
History
Constructed byIsaac Crouse
Fabrication byWrought Iron Bridge Company
Opened1875
Rebuilt2018
DesignatedSeptember 8, 2008
TypeBridge
DesignatedApril 21, 1992
Location

Blackfriars Bridge in London, Ontario, Canada is a wrought iron bowstring arch through truss bridge, crossing the North Thames River. The bridge was constructed in 1875 and carries single-lane vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians from Blackfriars Street to Ridout Street North.

At 216 feet (66 meters) it is the longest working span of that kind in North America.