Soon after leaving Dawson Creek, we took a detour to drive a short distance on a section of the 0riginal Alaska Highway which has been rerouted. This was so we could cross the curved wooden Kiskatinaw River Bridge. This 531-foot long structure is the only original timber bridge built along the Alaska Highway that is still in use today. We can't recall ever hearing of a curved bridge before. It is very unique and interesting to see. Since the original military highway was built it has been shortened from 1671 miles to 1422 miles. This was done by taking out curves and straightening the road.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Day One of the Alaska Highway
Soon after leaving Dawson Creek, we took a detour to drive a short distance on a section of the 0riginal Alaska Highway which has been rerouted. This was so we could cross the curved wooden Kiskatinaw River Bridge. This 531-foot long structure is the only original timber bridge built along the Alaska Highway that is still in use today. We can't recall ever hearing of a curved bridge before. It is very unique and interesting to see. Since the original military highway was built it has been shortened from 1671 miles to 1422 miles. This was done by taking out curves and straightening the road.
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