[1] Construction began on July 27, 1910 using a travelling crane system, prefabricated components and a work crew of 60 to 80 men.

[2] Despite construction taking place at great heights in all seasons, the work was completed without any accidents or injuries.

[3] The bridge's great length made it the second largest in Canada after the Lethbridge Viaduct in Alberta.

The National Transcontinental Railway ran into financial difficulties soon after completion, in part due to high construction costs.

The bridge formed a vital direct line between the Port of Halifax and central Canada, and became especially important to move large volumes of freight in the First and Second World Wars.