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Historic Bridges: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, 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.

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Total Bridges Found: 11

Burritts Rapids Bridge
HSR

Grenville Street Over Rideau Canal in Burritts Rapids: Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Bobtail)

Length: 66 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1897 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario and William H. Law of Peterborough, Ontario

This hand-turned bobtail swing bridge is noted for its unusual appearance, a result of its bobtail design and limited use of overhead bracing.

Canadian National Railway Truss Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National) Over Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Main Span: 218 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario

This abandoned swing bridge is a beautiful heritage landmark for users of the nearby Rotary Greenway Trail.

Canadian Pacific Railway Swing Bridge
Bridge Number 25
HSR

Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 187 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario

This impressive swing bridge continues to operate for trains and boats as needed and is easy to view.

G.D.C. Morton Memorial Bridge
HSR

Bridge Street (Brooklyn Road) Over Moira River in Tweed: Hastings County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1898 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario and William H. Law of Peterborough, Ontario

This is an extremely rare multi-span example of a pin-connected truss bridge surviving in Ontario.

King Street Bridge
HSR

King Street Over South Branch Thames River in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 213 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1897 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario

A rare example of a pin connected through truss in Ontario; carries a storm sewer underneath.

Maria Street Bridge
Bridge Number 24
HSR

Maria Street Over Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Bobtail)

Main Spans: 1

Built 1897 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario

One of two excellent surviving examples of a plate girder swing bridge in Peterborough.

Martin Street Bridge
Mill Street Bridge
HSR

Martin Street (Mill Street) Over South Saugeen River in Wellington North (Mt. Forest): Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario and William H. Law of Peterborough, Ontario

This bridge is a rare example of a surviving pin-connected truss bridge built by a notable Ontario builder, and remains open for non-motorized traffic.

McFarlane Street Bridge
Norwood Road Bridge Number 26
HSR

McFarlane Street (Norwood Road) Over Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario

This is a unique heritage bridge on the Trent-Severn Waterway as a high level fixed truss bridge.

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Stephenson Road 1 Bridge
McCamus Bridge / Bird's Bridge
HSR

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.

Victoria Park Bridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over Victoria Park Lake in Kitchener: Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Cantilever Pin-Connected Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built 1896 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario and William H. Law of Peterborough, Ontario

This ornate bridge is centerpiece for a city park and is a truly unique heritage bridge without equal in Canada.

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Warsaw Road Bridge 27
Parkhill Road Bridge
HSR

Parkhill Road (Warsaw Road) Over Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Bobtail)

Main Spans: 1

Built 1897 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario

This is an excellent surviving example of a plate girder swing bridge on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

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