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Historic Bridges: Algoma District, Ontario

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 15

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Agawa River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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KH-17 (Trans-Canada Highway) Over Agawa River in Rural: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 16 Panel Bolt-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 330 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1959 By: Unknown
This truss bridge is noted for its span length and uncommon truss configuration.
X
Base Line Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Base Line Road Over Local Creek/Drain in Rural: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
An example of small scale bridge construction in Ontario.
Bellevue Valley Railway Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Algoma Central, Canadian National) Over Bellevue Valley in Rural: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 810 ft.
Built 1915 By: Unknown
An impressive trestle style multi-span plate girder with attractive steel bent supports.
Dean Lake Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Dean Lake Road Over Mississagi River in Rural: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 360 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1908 By: Algoma Steel Bridge Company of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
This is a rare surviving example of a bridge built by the Algoma Steel Bridge Company.
Echo River Bridge
Bay Street Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Bay Street Over Echo River in Echo Bay: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 92 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
A rare example of a multi-span pony truss in a scenic location.
Echo River Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad Over Echo River in Echo Bay: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This through plate girder features an unusual curved design.
Emergency Swing Dam
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Maintenance Walkway Over Sault Canal (St. Marys River) in Sault Ste. Marie: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)
Length: 375 ft. Main Span: 375 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1898 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
This globally significant structure is a unique type of dam that can be deployed and held up by this beautiful swing bridge type structure.
Goulais River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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TC-17 (KH-17) Over Goulais River in Rural: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 16 Panel Bolt-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 299 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1959 By: Ardelt Industries of Canada
A 1950s truss bridge, this is impressive to look at, and has an odd truss configuration.
Government Road Bridge
Red Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Government Road Over Thessalon River in Thessalon: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
This attractive red Pratt through truss appears to be in good condition.
International Bridge
Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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I-75 / TC-17B Over St. Marys River and Associated Canal System in Sault Ste. Marie: Chippewa County, Michigan and Algoma District, Ontario, Canada and United States
Metal Cantilever (Arch and Suspended Deck) Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 9,281 ft. Main Span: 430 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1962 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Raff and Dexter of Lansing, Michigan and Steinman, Boynton, Gronquist and London of New York, New York
This is the monumental 2 3/4 Mile long highway bridge in Sault Ste Marie.
International Railroad Bridge
Sault Ste. Marie International Railway Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Wisconsin Central) Over St. Marys River and Associated Canal System in Sault Ste. Marie: Chippewa County, Michigan and Algoma District, Ontario, Canada and United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)
Length: 5,580 ft. Main Span: 369 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1887 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
Highlights of this complex of bridge spans include an 1895 swing span, Camelback trusses from 1887, a rare design of bascule from 1913, and a 1960 vertical lift span.
Mississagi River Railway Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific and Huron Central Railway) Over Mississagi River in Rural: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 290 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This traditional Pratt through truss bridge sits on beautiful stone piers and abutments.
Searchmont Railway Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Canadian National, Algoma Central) Over Goulais River in London: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 230 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A magnificent pin connected Parker truss in a breathtaking scenic location!
X
Shewfelt Bridge
Old Goulais Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Old Goulais Bay Road Over Goulais River in Rural: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Metal Double-Truss, Single-Story Bailey Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1944 By: Unknown
An old and long example of a Bailey truss, piers for this bridge were failing.
X
TC-17 Sault Ste Marie Bridge
Great Northern Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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TC-17 / KH-17 (Great Northern Road) Over Root River in Sault Ste Marie: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Replaced in 2011, this was an example of an attractive Ontario standard plan bridge.

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