Grand Trunk betterments, etc.

Arrangements have been made for the renewal of the superstructure of the bridge across the Niagara River at Buffalo, commonly known as the International Bridge, & the property of the International Bridge Co. The bridge consists of two distinct & independent structures. One of these is the bridge across the Niagara River proper; the other is that across Black Rock Harbor. The bridge across the river consists of 8 spans, & has a total length of 1967 ft. Two openings are bridged by the arms of the draw girder, which has a total length of 362 ft. The length of the bridge across Black Rock Harbor is 517 ft. The draw span of this bridge has a clear opening of 107 ft. This work is being carried out in order to bring the bridge fully up to the requirements of modern rolling stock & loads, which are considerably more than double of what they were in 1870, when the erection of the existing structure was begun. It is expected that the work will be completed during the current year. (July, '99, pg. 207.)

Railways: G.T.Ry.

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