The first Maryland Bridge was constructed in 1894 when traffic
to the area south of the river was very light. It was sometimes called Boundary Bridge because
Maryland Street
once marked the western limits of the City of Winnipeg.
In 1919, with traffic increasing and concern over the safety of
the bridge mounting, Council asked City Engineer W. P. Brereton to conduct a
Census of Traffic.
By 1920, construction of the second Maryland Bridge was
underway.
The present Maryland Bridge was constructed in 1969/1970.
Renovations to the northbound and southbound spans of the bridge were completed in 2005 and 2006
respectively.
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First Maryland Bridge,
circa 1900.
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