List of crossings of the Fraser River

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This is a list of bridges, tunnels, and other crossings of the Fraser River in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It includes both functional crossings and historic crossings which no longer exist, and lists them in sequence from the South Arm of the Fraser River at the Strait of Georgia upstream to its source. Listed separately on this page are the crossings on the Fraser River's North and Middle Arms.

South Arm

This is a list of crossings of the South Arm of the Fraser River from the Strait of Georgia to the North Arm of the Fraser River at approximately mile 16.5. The South Arm is the primary outflow branch of the Fraser River.

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Westham Island Bridge Westham Island Road Delta and Westham Island 49°04′50″N 123°07′44″W / 49.08056°N 123.12889°W / 49.08056; -123.12889 (Westham Island Bridge) 1910 One of the few remaining Howe truss bridges in the world.
Ladner Ferry
(1913–1959)		 Passengers and vehicles Delta and Richmond 49°07′03″N 123°05′12″W / 49.11750°N 123.08667°W / 49.11750; -123.08667 (Ladner Ferry (1914-1959)) 1914 Replaced by George Massey Tunnel in 1959.
George Massey Tunnel Highway 99 Delta and Richmond 49°07′19″N 123°04′32″W / 49.12194°N 123.07556°W / 49.12194; -123.07556 (George Massey Tunnel) 1959 The only vehicular tunnel crossing of the Fraser River.
Alex Fraser Bridge Highway 91 Annacis Island and Delta 49°09′36″N 122°56′35″W / 49.16000°N 122.94306°W / 49.16000; -122.94306 (Alex Fraser Bridge) 1986
Annacis Island Swing Bridge Derwent Way Annacis Island and New Westminster 49°11′11″N 122°55′57″W / 49.18639°N 122.93250°W / 49.18639; -122.93250 (Annacis Island Swing Bridge) 1986

Middle Arm

This is a list of crossings of the Middle Arm of the Fraser River from the Strait of Georgia to the North Arm of the Fraser River at approximately mile 4.6.

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No. 2 Road Bridge No. 2 Road / Russ Baker Way Richmond and Sea Island 49°10′34.74″N 123°9′25.03″W / 49.1763167°N 123.1569528°W / 49.1763167; -123.1569528 (No. 2 Road Bridge) 1993
Dinsmore Bridge Gilbert Road Richmond and Sea Island 49°10′44″N 123°08′56″W / 49.178831°N 123.14882°W / 49.178831; -123.14882 (Dinsmore Bridge) 1969 Weight restrictions were added in October 2006.
Moray Bridge Sea Island Way Richmond and Sea Island 49°11′31″N 123°08′13″W / 49.19194°N 123.13694°W / 49.19194; -123.13694 (Moray Bridge) 1957 a.k.a. the Moray Channel Bridge, and formerly the Middle Arm Bridge
Sea Island Connector Bridgeport Road Richmond and Sea Island 49°11′33″N 123°08′12″W / 49.19250°N 123.13667°W / 49.19250; -123.13667 (Sea Island Connector) 2002 a.k.a. the Airport Connector Bridge
Middle Arm Canada Line Bridge SkyTrain Canada Line Richmond and Sea Island 49°11′45″N 123°08′06″W / 49.19583°N 123.13500°W / 49.19583; -123.13500 (Middle Arm Bridge) 2009 a.k.a. Middle Arm or Airport SkyTrain Bridge
Marpole Bridge
(1889–1957)		 Hudson Street / Woodward Highway Richmond and Sea Island 49°11′47″N 123°08′05″W / 49.19639°N 123.13472°W / 49.19639; -123.13472 (Marpole Bridge) 1889 a.k.a. Eburne Bridge, North Arm Bridge, or Sea Island Bridge

North Arm

This is a list of crossings of the North Arm of the Fraser River from the Strait of Georgia to the main body of the Fraser River at approximately mile 16.5. The North Arm is the secondary outflow branch of the Fraser River.

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Marpole Bridge
(1889–1957)		 Hudson Street / Woodward Highway Sea Island and Vancouver 49°11′57″N 123°08′09″W / 49.19917°N 123.13583°W / 49.19917; -123.13583 (Marpole Bridge) 1889 a.k.a. Eburne Bridge, Sea Island Bridge, or Middle Arm Bridge
Arthur Laing Bridge Grant McConachie Way Sea Island and Vancouver 49°11′57″N 123°08′09″W / 49.19917°N 123.13583°W / 49.19917; -123.13583 (Arthur Laing Bridge) 1975
Marpole CP Rail Bridge CP Railway (low-level in foreground) Richmond and Vancouver 49°11′59″N 123°07′37″W / 49.19972°N 123.12694°W / 49.19972; -123.12694 (Marpole Bridge) 1902; Span rebuilt 1967 Swing span removed following barge collision in 2016.
Oak Street Bridge Highway 99 Richmond and Vancouver 49°11′59″N 123°07′32″W / 49.19972°N 123.12556°W / 49.19972; -123.12556 (Oak Street Bridge) 1957
North Arm Canada Line Bridge SkyTrain Canada Line cyclists and pedestrians Richmond and Vancouver 49°12′09″N 123°6′57″W / 49.20250°N 123.11583°W / 49.20250; -123.11583 (North Arm Bridge) 2009 a.k.a. Canada Line Bridge (Richmond-Vancouver), or various identifying descriptives
Fraser Street Bridge
(1894–1974)		 Fraser Street / No. 5 Road Richmond and Vancouver 49°11′53″N 123°05′28″W / 49.19806°N 123.09111°W / 49.19806; -123.09111 (Fraser Street Bridge (1905-1974)) 1894 a.k.a. Fraser Ave. Bridge, North Arm Bridge, No. 5 Rd. Bridge, or Twigg Island Bridge
Knight Street Bridge Knight Street Richmond and Vancouver 49°12′08″N 123°04′39″W / 49.20222°N 123.07750°W / 49.20222; -123.07750 (Knight Street Bridge) 1974
CNR Bridge Canadian National Railway Burnaby and Richmond 49°10′59″N 122°59′17″W / 49.18306°N 122.98806°W / 49.18306; -122.98806 (CNR Bridge) 1931
Queensborough Bridge Highway 91A New Westminster and Queensborough 49°11′46″N 122°56′49″W / 49.19611°N 122.94694°W / 49.19611; -122.94694 (Queensborough Bridge) 1960
Queensborough Railway Bridge SRY Rail Link New Westminster and Queensborough 49°11′50″N 122°55′24″W / 49.19722°N 122.92333°W / 49.19722; -122.92333 (Queensborough Railway Bridge) 1910
Q to Q Ferry Passengers New Westminster and Queensborough 49°11′45″N 122°55′1″W / 49.19583°N 122.91694°W / 49.19583; -122.91694 (Q to Q Ferry) 2017

Main Watercourse (New Westminster to Yellowhead Pass)

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