Okanagan Lake Bridge
Historical pontoon bridge across Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Okanagan Lake Bridge (also known as the Kelowna Floating Bridge) was a three-lane, 650-metre (2,133-foot) long floating bridge in British Columbia, Canada. It crossed Okanagan Lake, connecting the Westside area to Kelowna on the lake's eastern side. Taller boats such as sailboats were able to pass under the lift span which was located at the east end of the bridge.
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See also: William R. Bennett Bridge
Quick Facts Kelowna Floating Bridge, Coordinates ...
Kelowna Floating Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 49.879648°N 119.511852°W / 49.879648; -119.511852 |
Carries | 3 reversible traffic lanes of Highway 97, pedestrians |
Crosses | Okanagan Lake |
Locale | Kelowna, BC |
Official name | Okanagan Lake Bridge |
Maintained by | SNC Lavalin |
Characteristics | |
Design | Pontoon bridge, Vertical lift bridge |
Total length | 650 m (2,133 feet) |
History | |
Opened | July 19, 1958 |
Closed | May 31, 2008 |
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