Edmonton’s High Level Bridge takes traffic southbound on 109 Street.
It is an unusual bridge because cars and small trucks use the lower level, not the top. The upper level is reserved for the Edmonton Radial Railway Society‘s historic streetcars.
One of these days, I want to take a ride in that streetcar.
Snowbird of Paradise 
This is different from when I was there. I walked across that bridge every day for years to get to the Biological Sciences Building. Is the High Level Diner still there? WE used to love that place.
I don’t know if there is a footpath at the upper level but I will see what I can find out. The High Level Diner is still there.
From a quick Google search it looks as though the pedestrian and bike path is on the lower level. There are details of the modifications that have been made on Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Level_Bridge_%28Edmonton%29
It is a nice ride over the bridge on the railway. My Mom said when there were streetcars they used the top level of the bridge. Some people would not ride across the top because they couldn’t see the tracks below them. They would get off at one side and walk across to catch the next streetcar.
I don’t understand. Was there a railway and the streetcar both on the upper level?
According to my Mom, the railway track was in the centre of the bridge and the streetcar tracks off to either side. That is her version – I can’t confirm whether or not it is true!
Thanks, Susan. I am learning a lot about this bridge since I posted these pictures!.
According to this article, it sounds like there were only tracks on one side of the bridge.
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton/alberta/aug-11-1913-streetcar-makes-first-trip-across-high-level-bridge
There was no rail between the street cars and the edge of the bridge! It is no wonder people didn’t feel safe.
The Edmonton Radial Railway Society has a blog at edmontonstreetcar.wordpress.com. On their home page is a picture of the streetcar on the bridge with no side rails.
I had no idea! Now I need to go to Edmonton to take this tram! How cool is that? (The bridge you’ve captured reminds me very much of the Parry Sound trestle similar in length but not with the road component.)
It is very cool. If you come to Edmonton, I’ll buy you a cup of coffee (or the beverage of your choice).
Now I have two reasons to go!
I just found a picture of the Parry Sound CPR trestle and I agree the two bridges are very similar. I wonder if they have the same engineering designer.
Would love to return to Edmonton to see our niece.
I think you should! When you do, send me a DM so I can say Hi.
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