Burrard Street Bridge, completed July 1, 1932, is a 4-lane steel-truss bridge spanning False Creek, linking downtown Vancouver to Kitsilano. Designed by engineer John R. Grant and architect George Lister Thornton Sharp, the bridge is notable for its elegant Art Deco style with soaring concrete towers, overhead galleries, and sculpted busts of Captain George Vancouver and Sir Harry Burrard-Neale.

At opening it stood as the city’s tallest bridge, a major civic milestone of the early 20th century. Its concrete pylons feature torch-like braziers originally intended as WWI memorials; though removed mid-century, they were restored and relit in 2017. The ornate handrail “visual shutters” provide an uninterrupted harbour view for motorists traveling at highway speeds.

Spanning 836 m with a 89.6 m central span, the bridge has sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes. It underwent major upgrades in the 2000s: cycling lanes added permanently in 2014, suicide-prevention fencing and seismic retrofits in 2016‑17. A 2016 Council report then formalized improvements for pedestrian and cycling safety.

Maintained by the City of Vancouver, it remains the oldest surviving major bridge in the region and a designated heritage structure. Its combination of engineering, architectural flair, and urban function makes it a cultural symbol and popular photo feature. The path beneath supports marine infrastructure and local wildlife, reinforcing the bridge's logistical and ecological relevance.