Bridges & structures

The Structures Branch is a relatively small specialized group which manages the design and directs the construction and maintenance of City structures on the City street right-of-way. The structures that the Branch is responsible for include the 39 bridges and overpasses within the City, retaining walls along street property lines, areaways (which are cavities under the sidewalks in the downtown core), seawalls, tunnels, railway crossings, three City clocks and various public art on the street. The Branch is also responsible for the Downtown Historic Railway (DHR) .

Contact information

For general maintenance enquiries related to City owned bridges, seawalls and docks

For enquiries related to the Downtown Historic Railway, Railway crossings, retaining walls, areaways and clocks

Note: The City of Vancouver does not own or maintain the following bridges. Please contact the appropriate agency listed below.

• Lion’s Gate Bridge, 2nd Narrows Bridge, Oak Street Bridge, Adanac Overpass, Cassier Connector, Port Mann Bridge - B.C. Ministry of Transportation (604.660.8300)
• Knight Street Bridge, Pattullo Bridge - Translink (604.453.4500)
• Arthur Laing Bridge - Vancouver Airport Authority (604.207.7022)
• Main Street Overpass, Heatley Overpass, Clark Overpass, Commissioner Road - Port of Vancouver (604.665.9105)

Interesting links:

• Videos of bridges
• Burrard Bridge Heritage Study ( PDF, 2.17Mb)
• Cambie Bridge 1985 ( PDF, 3Mb)

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