Briggs Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°20′32″N113°54′14″W / 52.34228°N 113.90386°W |
| Carries | Railway |
| Crosses | Blindman River tributary |
| Locale | Briggs, Alberta |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Wooden trestle |
| Total length | 590ft (estimated) |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Alberta Central Railway |
| Location | |
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