An international bridge is a structure that provides transportation across borders. Tourists and cross-border commuters travelling between countries often use these bridges. [1] Such bridges also facilitate international trade. [2] Below is a list of international bridges in North America:
Countries | Bridge | Description |
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![]() ![]() | Clair–Fort Kent Bridge | A steel truss bridge connecting Clair, New Brunswick, with Fort Kent, Maine. |
![]() ![]() | Edmundston–Madawaska Bridge | A bridge connecting Edmundston, New Brunswick, with Madawaska, Maine. |
![]() ![]() | Ferry Point International Bridge | A bridge connecting St. Stephen, New Brunswick, with Calais, Maine. |
![]() ![]() | Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bridge | A bridge connecting Campobello Island, New Brunswick, with Lubec, Maine. |
![]() ![]() | International Avenue Bridge | A bridge connecting St. Stephen, New Brunswick, with Calais, Maine. |
![]() ![]() | Milltown International Bridge | A bridge connecting St. Stephen, New Brunswick, with Calais, Maine. |
![]() ![]() | Saint Croix–Vanceboro Bridge | A bridge connecting Saint Croix, New Brunswick, with Vanceboro, Maine. |
![]() ![]() | Saint Croix–Vanceboro Railway Bridge | A railway bridge connecting Saint Croix, New Brunswick, with Vanceboro, Maine. |
![]() ![]() | Saint Leonard–Van Buren Bridge | A bridge connecting St. Leonard, New Brunswick with Van Buren, Maine. |
![]() ![]() | Honeymoon Bridge | A defunct bridge connecting Niagara Falls, Ontario, with Niagara Falls, New York. |
![]() ![]() | International Railway Bridge | A bridge connecting Fort Erie, Ontario, with Buffalo, New York. |
![]() ![]() | Lewiston–Queenston Bridge | A bridge connecting Lewiston, New York, with Queenston, Ontario. |
![]() ![]() | Michigan Central Railway Bridge | A defunct railway bridge connecting Niagara Falls, Ontario, with Niagara Falls, New York. |
![]() ![]() | Niagara Cantilever Bridge | A defunct railway bridge connecting Niagara Falls, Ontario, with Niagara Falls, New York. |
![]() ![]() | Niagara Clifton Bridge | A defunct suspension bridge connecting Clifton, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. |
![]() ![]() | Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge | A defunct railway suspension bridge connecting Niagara Falls, Ontario, with Niagara Falls, New York. |
![]() ![]() | Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge | A suspension bridge connecting Johnstown, Ontario with Ogdensburg, New York. |
![]() ![]() | Peace Bridge | An arch bridge connecting Fort Erie, Ontario, with Buffalo, New York. |
![]() ![]() | Rainbow Bridge | A steel arch bridge connecting Niagara Falls, Ontario, with Niagara Falls, New York. |
![]() ![]() | Thousand Islands Bridge | A bridge connecting the Canadian and American portions of Thousand Islands. |
![]() ![]() | Seaway International Bridge | A bridge connecting Cornwall, Ontario, with Massena, New York. |
![]() ![]() | Whirlpool Rapids Bridge | A bridge connecting Niagara Falls, Ontario, with Niagara Falls, New York. |
![]() ![]() | Ambassador Bridge | A suspension bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, with Detroit, Michigan. |
![]() ![]() | Blue Water Bridge | A bridge connecting Point Edward, Ontario, with Port Huron, Michigan. |
![]() ![]() | Gordie Howe International Bridge | A bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, with Detroit, Michigan. |
![]() ![]() | Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge | A bridge connecting Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. |
![]() ![]() | Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge | A railway bridge connecting Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, with Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. |
![]() ![]() | Baudette–Rainy River International Bridge | A bridge connecting Rainy River, Ontario, with Baudette, Minnesota. |
![]() ![]() | Fort Frances–International Falls International Bridge | A bridge connecting Fort Frances, Ontario, with International Falls, Minnesota. |
![]() ![]() | Missisquoi River Bridge | A bridge connecting Sutton, Quebec, with Richford, Vermont. |
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