SEAL ISLAND BRIDGE, CAPE BRETON ISLAND, NS
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N 46° 13.846 W 060° 29.251
20T E 693734 N 5122756
The Seal Island Bridge is an arch truss bridge crossing the Great Bras d'Or channel of Bras d'Or Lake in Victoria County on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island.
Waymark Code: WM15P1
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/23/2007
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SEAL ISLAND BRIDGE, CAPE BRETON ISLAND, NS
Latitude : N46° 13' 846"
Longitude : W60° 29' 251"
The Seal Island Bridge is an arch truss bridge crossing the Great Bras d'Or channel of Bras d'Or Lake in Victoria County on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. With the third longest bridge span in the province, the Seal Island Bridge opened in 1961 as part of the Trans-Canada Highway project, the structure carries 2 traffic lanes of Highway 105, connecting Boularderie Island to the north side of the channel. The bridge crosses part of the channel on a causeway connecting the north shore of the channel to Seal Island, a small wooded island. It consists of eight steel truss spans: a main arch of 152 m (500 ft), two side spans of 106 m (350 ft), and five approach spans of 76 m (250 ft). [Wikipedia:Copyrights].
A steep service road on the south shore leads down and underneath the bridge. Park your vehicle safely on the south side with East bound traffic flow. A hidden walking trail leads a hiker to McNeil's Beach. The lighthouse is privately owned, but the grounds and shore line is granted free access. Pedestrian foot traffic is NOT Permitted on the bridge, Use extreme caution on the walking trail.
Parking Coordinates:: N 46° 13.802 W 060° 29.250
Length of Span:
It consists of eight steel truss spans: a main arch of 152 m (500 ft), two side spans of 106 m (350 ft), and five approach spans of 76 m (250 ft).
Date Built: Not listed
www: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.