The city of Moose Jaw is looking for your thoughts on one of our most iconic bridges.

The Thunderbird Viaduct was completed in 1929 and spans the 340 meters from downtown Moose Jaw to south hill, crossing the CP rail yards and Thunder Creek.  Its value lies not only in linking south hill to the rest of the city but in its significance as a heritage property.

The viaduct is located on a traditional aboriginal crossing of Thunder Creek. In the early 1950s, city council voted to rename all Moose Jaw bridges after aboriginal peoples and the viaduct was named ‘Thunderbird Viaduct’ because of its decorative features, and the importance of the Thunderbird in various aboriginal cultures.

In the summer of 2020 an assessment of the bridge was done which included materials testing on the bridge deck, sidewalks, and barriers.  

Now, the City of Moose Jaw is asking residents to provide input on the upcoming rehabilitation of the bridge. A short survey has been designed to provide perspective and direction on how to extend the life of the historic structure. Key topics in the survey include - heritage retention. - active transportation. - and traffic accommodation during rehabilitation. The Thunderbird Viaduct bridge survey is available on the City of Moose Jaw website.  You can access it by clicking here.