Battleford Bridge

The Battleford Bridge, also known as the Old Bridges, is an eight-span steel truss bridge that crosses the North Saskatchewan River connecting North Battleford and Battleford in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Built in 1907–08, the bridge consists of two separate bridges — one from Battleford to Finlayson Island in the middle of the river and the other from Finlayson Island to North Battleford. The south bridge is commonly called the South Truss Bridge while the north one is called the North Truss Bridge. It is the oldest highway bridge in Saskatchewan and the longest of its type. The bridge was along the route of Highway 16 (the Yellowhead Trail) and then Highway 16A until it was closed to through traffic in 2003. Highway 16 now crosses the river upstream at the Battlefords Bridge and 16A was decommissioned with the closing of Battleford Bridge. In 2003, the bridge was bought by the town of Battleford and is maintained by Associated Engineering.

No longer an important highway bridge, the Battleford Bridge now provides access to Finlayson Island. The South Trusd Bridge (from Battleford) has been rehabilitated to allow public motor vehicles access to the island. The North Truss Bridge, which was in worse condition, was rehabilitated to allow pedestrians and cyclists, but no cars, to the island. The north bridge is also called the Finlayson Island Pedestrian Bridge. Finlayson Island is a recreational island with hiking trails and picnic areas.