History

Construction on the Québec Bridge, which was originally intended for trains, began in 1900. After the bridge was rebuilt twice after two collapses, the first locomotive with two railcars carrying 400 passengers crossed the bridge to the South Shore of Québec City on October 17, 1917. The bridge was officially inaugurated on August 29, 1919.

2024

The Quebec Bridge reverts back to being a Government of Canada property, and JCCBI is responsible for managing it.

Photo credit: BAnQ
Photo credit: BAnQ

Photo credit: BAnQ

1995

CN becomes the owner of the bridge

1993

Deck widened to accommodate: 1 railroad track and 3 road lanes

1949

1 railroad track and 2 road lanes

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1929

2 railroad tracks and 1 road lane

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1917

The bridge is crossed for the first time

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1916

Collapse of the central span

1913

Reconstruction work starts

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1907

Collapse of the south span

1900

Start of construction

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