List of crossings of the Fraser River

This is a list of bridges, tunnels, and other crossings of the Fraser River in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It includes both functional crossings and historic crossings which no longer exist, and lists them in sequence from the South Arm of the Fraser River at the Strait of Georgia upstream to its source. Listed separately on this page are the crossings on the Fraser River's North and Middle Arms.

Fraser River Delta (Strait of Georgia to New Westminster) South Arm This is a list of crossings of the South Arm of the Fraser River from the Strait of Georgia to the North Arm of the Fraser River at approximately mile 16.5. The South Arm is the primary outflow branch of the Fraser River.

Crossing Image Carries Location Coordinates Completed NotesWestham Island BridgeWestham Island RoadDelta and Westham Island1910One of the few remaining Howe truss bridges in the world.Ladner Ferry(1913–1959)Passengers and vehiclesDelta and Richmond1914Replaced by George Massey Tunnel in 1959.George Massey TunnelDelta and Richmond 1959The only vehicular tunnel crossing of the Fraser River.Alex Fraser BridgeAnnacis Island and Delta1986Annacis Island Swing BridgeDerwent WayAnnacis Island and New Westminster1986

Middle Arm This is a list of crossings of the Middle Arm of the Fraser River from the Strait of Georgia to the North Arm of the Fraser River at approximately mile 4.6.

Crossing Image Carries Location Coordinates Completed NotesNo. 2 Road BridgeNo. 2 Road / Russ Baker WayRichmond and Sea Island1993Dinsmore BridgeGilbert RoadRichmond and Sea Island1969Weight restrictions were added in October 2006.Moray BridgeSea Island WayRichmond and Sea Island1957a.k.a. the Moray Channel Bridge, and formerly the Middle Arm BridgeSea Island ConnectorBridgeport RoadRichmond and Sea Island2002a.k.a. the Airport Connector BridgeMiddle Arm Canada Line BridgeSkyTrain Canada LineRichmond and Sea Island2009a.k.a. Middle Arm or Airport SkyTrain BridgeMarpole Bridge(1889–1957)Hudson Street / Woodward HighwayRichmond and Sea Island1889a.k.a. Eburne Bridge, North Arm Bridge, or Sea Island Bridge

North Arm This is a list of crossings of the North Arm of the Fraser River from the Strait of Georgia to the main body of the Fraser River at approximately mile 16.5. The North Arm is the secondary outflow branch of the Fraser River.

Crossing Image Carries Location Coordinates Completed NotesMarpole Bridge(1889–1957)Hudson Street / Woodward HighwaySea Island and Vancouver1889a.k.a. Eburne Bridge, Sea Island Bridge, or Middle Arm BridgeArthur Laing BridgeGrant McConachie WaySea Island and Vancouver1975Marpole CP Rail BridgeCP Railway (low-level in foreground)Richmond and Vancouver1902; Span rebuilt 1967Swing span removed following barge collision in 2016.Oak Street BridgeRichmond and Vancouver1957North Arm Canada Line BridgeSkyTrain Canada Line cyclists and pedestriansRichmond and Vancouver2009a.k.a. Canada Line Bridge (Richmond-Vancouver), or various identifying descriptivesFraser Street Bridge(1894–1974)Fraser Street / No. 5 RoadRichmond and Vancouver1894a.k.a. Fraser Ave. Bridge, North Arm Bridge, No. 5 Rd. Bridge, or Twigg Island BridgeKnight Street BridgeKnight StreetRichmond and Vancouver1974CNR BridgeCanadian National RailwayBurnaby and Richmond1931Queensborough BridgeNew Westminster and Queensborough 1960Queensborough Railway BridgeSRY Rail LinkNew Westminster and Queensborough1910Q to Q FerryPassengersNew Westminster and Queensborough2017

Main Watercourse (New Westminster to Yellowhead Pass)

Crossing Image Carries Location Coordinates Completed NotesSkyBridgeSkyTrain Expo LineNew Westminster and Surrey1990Until 2019 it was the longest cable-supported transit-only bridge in the world.Pattullo BridgeNew Westminster and Surrey1937Replaced by Riverview Bridge in 2026.New Westminster BridgeRailwayNew Westminster and Surrey1904Oldest bridge in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Served automobile traffic from 1904 to 1937.stal̕əw̓asəm BridgeNew Westminster and Surrey2026Port Mann BridgeCoquitlam and Surrey1964 (original)2012 (current)Barnston Island FerryPassengers and vehiclesBarnston Island and Surrey1916Golden Ears BridgeGolden Ears WayLangley and Maple Ridge (Approx)2009Longest extradosed bridge in the Western Hemisphere.Jacob Haldi BridgeGlover RoadLangley and McMillan Island1932 (original)1994 (current)Albion Ferry(1957–2009)Passengers and VehiclesLangley and Maple Ridge1957Replaced by Golden Ears Bridge in 2009.Mission BridgeAbbotsford and Mission1973Mission Railway BridgeCPRAbbotsford and Mission1909Served automobile traffic from 1909 to 1972.Agassiz-Rosedale BridgeSouth of Agassiz1956Water Avenue BridgeHaig and Hope1916Alexandra Bridge (1964)Alexandra Lodge-Spuzzum1964Alexandra Bridge (1926)Cariboo Road (not in use, heritage site)PedestriansAlexandra Lodge-Spuzzum 1926The original crossing was built by Joseph Trutch in 1861 and was completely rebuilt in 1863 and 1926. It was later replaced by the modern Alexandra Bridge in 1964.Hells Gate Suspension BridgePedestriansHells Gate1948Original suspension bridge was destroyed in May 1948 due to a localized flood event. The new bridge was built 3 metres higher than the original.Hells Gate AirtramPassengersHells Gate1970North Bend Aerial Ferry(1940–1986)Passengers and vehiclesBoston Bar and North Bend1940Replaced by Cog Harrington Bridge in 1986. The aerial tramway is unique given that it transported passengers and automobiles across the Fraser River.Cog Harrington BridgeChaumox RoadBoston Bar and North Bend1986Siska CPR BridgeCanadian Pacific RailwaySiska1883The original truss span was replaced in 1910.Siska CNR BridgeCanadian National RailwaySiska1914Lytton CNR Fraser BridgeCanadian National Railway and pedestriansLytton1914Lytton FerryPassengers and vehiclesLytton1940Fraser River Suspension BridgePedestriansNorth of Lytton1997Lillooet PGE Bridge(1915–1948)Pacific Great Eastern RailwayLillooet1915Demolished in 1948.Bridge of the Twenty-Three CamelsLillooet1981Lillooet ferries(c.1859–c.1891)Old Cariboo RoadLillooetc.1859Superseded by Lillooet truss bridge in 1889.Lillooet Suspension BridgeOld Highway 12 (not in use)PedestriansLillooet1913Replaced by the Bridge of the Twenty-Three Camels in 1981. Restored as a pedestrian-only crossing in 2003.Lillooet PGE Bridge (second)Pacific Great Eastern Railway but Canadian National Railway since 2004Lillooet1931Bridge River Bridge(1858–c.1870s) Old Cariboo RoadLillooet1858The bridge was in use until the 1870s.Pavilion Ferry(1897–c.1964)Passengersnorthwest of Pavilion1897Big Bar FerryUnnumbered Ranch RoadBig Bar Creek (Kostering)Reaction-cable ferry (year-round)Dog Creek BridgeUnnumbered Ranch RoadGang Ranch-Dog CreekSheep Creek BridgeRiske Creek (18 km SW of Williams LakeChimney Creek BridgeChimney Creek Indian Reserve No. 5 (NW of Williams LakeRudy Johnson Bridge Buckskin RoadNear Soda Creek1968Marguerite Ferry(1917–2002)Passengers and vehiclesCastle Rock and Marguerite1917Fort Alexandria Ferry(1821–1895)PassengersFort Alexandria1821Alexandria Ferry(1913–1950)Passengers and vehiclesAlexandria1913Moffat BridgeMoffat Bridge Approach/Marsh DriveQuesnelQuesnel Fraser River Foot BridgePedestriansQuesnel1929Resurfaced for pedestrian use in 1974.Simon Fraser BridgePrince George1963 (southbound)2009 (northbound)Yellowhead BridgePrince George1988Prince George CNR BridgeCanadian National RailwayPrince George1914Prince George BCR-CNR BridgeBC Rail and Canadian National RailwayPrince GeorgeRoad BridgeLoopol RoadNear Prince GeorgeShelley: Northwood road/rail bridge in "Railway" section, and former ferry upstream in "Roads".Road BridgeUpper Fraser RoadNear McGregorHansard: Bridge in "Road Transport" section, and former ferry downstream in "Ferry & Loading Areas".Hansard CNR BridgeCanadian National RailwayNear McGregorMcGregor in first section.Dome Creek CNR BridgeCanadian National RailwayNear Dome CreekDome Creek in first section.Road BridgeMorkil Forest Service RoadNear LoosHighway BridgeMcBrideRoad BridgeDunster Station RoadDunsterRoad BridgeBlackman RoadNear Tete Jaune Cache1953Highway BridgeNear Tete Jaune CacheRailway BridgeCanadian National RailwayMount Robson Provincial ParkRailway BridgeCanadian National RailwayMount Robson Provincial ParkHighway BridgeMount Robson Provincial ParkHighway BridgeMount Robson Provincial Park

See also

List of crossings of the Thompson River List of crossings of the Nechako River

References