Whirlpool Rapids Bridge
The Whirlpool Rapids Bridge commonly called the Whirlpool Bridge is a spandrel braced, riveted, two-hinged arch bridge.
This is an international bridge between Canada and the United States. It connects the commercial downtown districts of Niagara Falls, New York, and Niagara Falls, Ontario. This bridge is located approximately 1.5 km (1 mi.) north of the Rainbow Bridge and about 2 km (1.25 mi) from the Falls. This bridge was acquired by the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission in January 1959.
The bridge was constructed between 1896 and 1897. The bridge has two decks. The upper deck carries the railway traffic while the lower deck is a roadway reserved for passenger vehicles. The Whirlpool Bridge into Canada is reserved for subscribers to CANPASS, a program of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency which grants pre-approved clearance. CANPASS speeds border crossing into Canada and both American and Canadian residents may apply for the necessay documentation. This restriction does not apply to entry into the United States.
See also: List of bridges
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