Rainbow International Bridge Live Cam

The gateway between the cities of Niagara Falls NY and Canada




History

The Niagara Falls International Rainbow Bridge is a world-renowned bridge that spans the Niagara River Gorge, connecting Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, and Niagara Falls, New York, USA. The bridge is a significant symbol of international friendship between Canada and the United States and is named after the phenomenon of rainbows, which are often seen over the Niagara Falls.

Construction of the Rainbow Bridge began in May 1940, and it was completed in November 1941 at a cost of approximately $4 million. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm of Robinson and Steinman, and it is a unique example of a steel arch bridge with a suspension bridge design. The bridge has a total length of 950 feet, a width of 59 feet, and a height of 202 feet above the Niagara River Gorge.