Lewiston-Queenston Bridge
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The Lewiston-Queenston Bridge crosses the Niagara River gorge just south of the Niagara Escarpment. The bridge was officially opened on November 1 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
External links
- Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (http://www.niagarafallsbridges.com/)