Edmonton’s historic High and Low level bridges to be replaced: ‘Run their course’

For over 100 years, two historic bridges in central Edmonton have ferried millions of vehicles and people over the waters of the North Saskatchewan River. But the end of the road is nearing as the city is ramps up planning for their inevitable replacements. The aptly-named High Level Bridge and Low Level Bridge each have surpassed the typical bridge life expectancy of 75 to 100 years and are living on borrowed time. Rehabilitations every few decades have kept the structures in service, but continuing to do that will eventually end up costing more than replacement. City administration estimates…