Lewiston-Queenston Bridge

The Lewiston-Queenston Bridge crosses the Niagara River gorge just south of the Niagara Escarpment. The bridge was officially opened on November 1st 1962. It is an international bridge between the United States and Canada. It connects the town of Lewiston, New York to the village of Queenston, Ontario. It replaced the old Queenston-Lewiston suspension bridge. The Lewiston-Queenston Bridge is a replica of the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls.

Specifications

• Total length abutment to abutment: 488 m (1,600 ft)
• Length of Span: 304.8 m (1,000 ft)
• Height of Deck: 113 m (370 ft) above the Niagara River
• Roadway: four traffic lanes

See also: List of bridges

External Link

• Niagara Falls Bridge Commission