Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge

The bridge was renamed the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge to honor the workers who died during its construction. On June 17, 1958, a temporary structural support failed causing a span to collapse into Burrard Inlet, killing multiple workers. The memorial designation pays tribute to those who lost their lives in one of Canada's worst industrial accidents.

The June 17, 1958 collapse killed multiple workers when a section of the bridge fell into Burrard Inlet during construction. The disaster remains one of Vancouver's most tragic industrial accidents. The exact death toll included ironworkers and other construction personnel who were on the span when it failed.

The bridge opened to traffic in 1960, approximately two years after the deadly collapse that occurred during construction on June 17, 1958. Construction continued after the accident, with the completed bridge becoming a vital crossing over Burrard Inlet connecting Vancouver to the North Shore municipalities.

The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge is a steel cantilever bridge spanning Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, British Columbia. The cantilever design was chosen for its ability to span the wide navigable channel without intermediate piers that would obstruct shipping traffic. This engineering approach was common for major bridge spans in the mid-20th century.