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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: 18

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Big East River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Big East River in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 108 ft. Main Span: 108 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a classic riveted Warren pony truss railway bridge.
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Black Bridge
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Matthiasville Road Over South Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 13.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1922 By: Unknown
This bridge was one of few surviving heritage truss bridges in the region.
Bracebridge Railway Bridge
GTRS Bridge 196
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over North Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Span: 154 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1895 By: Unknown
This is a rare example of a pin-connected deck truss in Ontario.
Dorset Bridge
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Main Street (CR-39) Over Dorset Narrows in Dorset: Muskoka District, Ontario and Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: Western Bridge and Equipment Company of Chatham, Ontario
This bridge is noted for its very unusual hump-back design, which increased clearance for boats.
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Hamlet Bridge
Hamlet Bridge 57
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Canning Road Over Severn River (Trent-Severn Waterway) in Hamlet: Muskoka District, Ontario and Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 303 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: Standard Steel Construction Company of Port Robinson, Ontario
Composed of two truss spans of different age and design, this was one of the most unique bridges on the Trent Severn Waterway.
Huntsville Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Muskoka River in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 325 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Featuring a combination of truss spans, the main through truss span has an uncommon variation of a Warren truss.
Huntsville Swing Bridge
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Main Street (DR-2, DR-3) Over Muskoka River in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 240 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario
This heritage swing bridge forms a centerpiece for Huntsville, and is one of the few preserved heritage truss bridges in Ontario.
KH-11 Southbound Bridge
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KH-11 (Southbound) Over North Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 149 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1953 By: Unknown
Originally a two-way bridge, this truss bridge today is part of a one-way couplet on a major highway.
Locks Bridge
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Brunel Road (DR-2) Over North Branch Muskoka River in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1954 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario
This is a nice looking mid 20th Century truss bridge.
Muskoka Falls Bridge
KH-11 Northbound Bridge
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KH-11 Northbound Over South Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1952 By: Unknown
This deck truss crosses over an impressive gorge and waterfall.
Muskoka River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is one of two heritage railway deck truss bridges found in this vicinity.
Old KH-11 South Kahshe River Bridge
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KH-11 (Abandoned Alignment) Over South Kahshe River in Gravenhurst: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This long-abandoned bridge appears to have been widened in-kind a long time ago.
Severn Falls Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Severn River in Severn Falls: Muskoka District, Ontario and Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 215 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a beautiful railway through truss bridge with plate girder approach spans in a scenic area.
Severn Railway Bridge
GTRS Bridge 188
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Severn River in Gravenhurst and Washago: Muskoka District, Ontario and Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 162 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: Unknown
This truss and plate girder bridge rests on a stone substructure.
Silver Bridge
Ecclestone Drive Bridge
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Ecclestone Drive (DR-16) Over North Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Unknown
This bridge has been a symbol and landmark for Bracebridge for many decades.
South Lacelot Road Bridge
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South Lacelot Road Over Lancelot Creek in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 33 ft. Main Span: 33 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: Unknown
This is an example of an early concrete slab bridge in Ontario.
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Stephenson Road 1 Bridge
McCamus Bridge / Bird's Bridge
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Stephenson Road 1 Over North Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge and Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 153 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 14.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1892 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario and William H. Law of Peterborough, Ontario
This beautiful heritage truss could have been preserved, but is instead a victim of bad abutments and a lack of local appreciation.
Yearley Road Bridge
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Yearley Road Over Unnamed Creek in Yearley (Huntsville): Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 49 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is an unaltered example of an early concrete slab bridge in Ontario.

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