Thousand Islands Bridges over the St. Lawrence River

(Bridge Hunter, American Historic Bridges, Canadian Historic Bridges, American Satellite, Canadian Satellite)

In the following photo, both the boat and bridge are historic.

One of five photos posted by Doug Tulloch
Rare. Pilot house in the bow.
Patrick Simpson JOHN D Leicth built 1967

Dennis DeBruler Both the bridge and boat are historic. Too bad the bridge might soon be torn down: http://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/...

Dennis DeBruler Bridge Hunter has the comment: "A report produced for the owner recommends South Channel bridge replacement in 2016-2018 and historic bridge demolition in 2019." Since I see no sign of construction in your photos, it seems the plans have been delayed. https://bridgehunter.com/ny/jefferson/5523240/

The St. Lawrence Seaway channel goes below the American Bridge. The bridge was built in 1938. It was rehabilitated in 1986 and 2000, but the current plans are to replace it. The future of the Canadian Bridge remains uncertain.

Doug Kerr, July 2004 from Bridge Hunter comment

Please read Historic Bridges for why this bridge has cable stays and metal bars in addition to the normal suspension cables.

Kris Pinkney posted
Houtmangracht, Down Bound, June 27th, 2022, Wellesley Island, St Lawrence River, 1,000 Islands NY.

 

You haven't lived in Watertown, N.Y., if - posted
[The description is about a waterpark, but my interest is the bridge.]

Cyril Waugh posted three photos.

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The Canadian Bridge has arch and truss spans as well as a suspension span. I didn't notice the arch span in Avocado's photo until I came across Marge's photo.

Photo by Avocado Hammer, Oct 2016

Photo by Marge Simpson, July 2018

The American Bridge has long approaches to achieve the needed Seaway clearance.

Photo by J Ye, July 2005

U.S./CANADA International BridgeFeasibility Study. Figure 9

U.S./CANADA International BridgeFeasibility Study. Figure 10

Four contruction photos from the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority Photo Gallery. The first three are of the American Bridge and the fourth one is of the Canadian Bridge.

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[Note the cable anchorage at the base of the first pier and the steel falsework for the girder erection.]

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Rodney Olson posted
Looking east from the top of the 1000 Island Bridge.

1000 Islands River Rats Now and Then updated

Meg Meakin shared her post
The Ojibway, making her final trip up the Seaway, 04APR2022, passing under the 1000 Islands Bridge.
[I read in a comment on another post that she is to be scrapped in Port Colborne. But I could not find a scrapyard there that had a dock on the canal. We are loosing another freighter that has the pilothouse on the bow.]

Luxury Island Cleaners LLC posted 11 photos withe the comment:

Reason #27 to Visit The Thousand Islands 🌉

For me, the Thousand Islands Bridge isn’t just steel and cables — it’s a homecoming. Every summer, my family would make the trip from Buffalo, leaving at 3 a.m. sharp to snag a campsite at Wellesley Island State Park (back before online reservations were a thing).

Two hours to Syracuse, another hour and 45 minutes to the islands — the speed limit was slower then, and the excitement built with every mile. I’d be in the back seat, looking between my parents, watching the road ahead. The moment that bridge came into view, I knew I was home.

Cross it during the day and you’ll see the St. Lawrence River sparkle, weaving between hundreds of islands. Cross it at night and the lights make it pure magic. ✨

A little history for you:

 • Opened August 18, 1938, dedicated by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King — a true symbol of friendship between our countries.

 • Built in just 16 months, 10 weeks ahead of schedule.

 • Not just one bridge, but seven spans linking the U.S. and Canada.

 • Used over 6,500 tons of steel and 30,000 barrels of cement, designed by the legendary engineers Robinson & Steinman.

 • Cost in 1938? $3.05 million — a massive but smart investment during the Great Depression.

It’s more than a crossing — it’s a piece of history and one of the most scenic drives you’ll ever take. Luxury Island Cleaners LLCi is so grateful we get to cross that amazing bridge daily to service beautiful cottages, camps and mansions on the river

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