The Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge is an international bridge, which connects the communities of St. Leonard, New Brunswick in Canada and Van Buren, Maine in the United States, across the Saint John River.
Border crossing
The Van Buren–St. Leonard Border Crossing is located at the bridge that connects the town of Van Buren, Maine with St. Leonard, New Brunswick on the Canada–United States border. During the 19th century, hand-pulled ferry service connected these two cities. In 2008, a flood of the Saint John River severely damaged the Van Buren border station. A new facility was completed in 2013.
History The bridge was first constructed in 1911, replacing a cable ferry, and opened in 1912. It was designed and construction overseen by Elmer E. Greenwood, who was the principal bridge designer for the state of Maine from the period 1904–1916. The current structure replaced the original bridge in 1972.
See also List of crossings of the Saint John River List of international bridges in North America List of Canada–United States border crossings
References
External links Transport Canada Who's Who in Engineering: 1922, edited by John W. Leonard, Brooklyn, NY. Page 525, Elmer E. Greenwood Flood of April and May 2008 in Northern Maine Border crossing