The international bridge between Van Buren and St. Leonard, New Brunswick, opened to traffic in the fall of 1911. It replaced a cable ferry across the St. John River. It greatly eased traffic between the two sides, bypassing disruptions caused by the log drive, ice floes, and inclement weather. The railway stations in Van Buren and St. Leonard provided travelers with connections beyond the St. John Valley. By narrowing traffic to a single point, the bridge also facilitated the work of customs officers. The 1911 bridge has since been replaced by a concrete structure.

According to the Daily Kennebec Journal (August 19, 1911), "The construction of the bridge, which cost $85,000, was begun last September [1910]. It is 757 feet long with a roadway 22 feet wide and a sidewalk eight feet wide."

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