Historic Bridges: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

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.

12 Foot Davis Park Bridge

Pedestrian Walkway Over Heart River in Peace River: Northern Sunrise County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This relatively simple Pratt truss displays bolts on its field connections and rivets on the shop fastened members.

AB-842 Bridge

AB-842 Over Bow River in Rural: Wheatland County, Alberta, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss,

Length: 475 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1949 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This through truss bridge is flanked by single pony truss approach spans.

AB-875 Bridge

AB-875 Over Bow River in Rural: Taber District, Alberta and Newell County, Alberta, Canada

14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 700 ft. Main Span: 305 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This three span truss bridge has one larger central span with a smaller span at each end.

AB-886 Bridge

AB-886 Over Red River in Rural: Special Area 2, Alberta and Special Area 3, Alberta, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 860 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1931 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is an noteworthy four span through truss bridge.

AB-897 Bridge

AB-897 Over North Saskatchewan River in Rural: Vermilion River County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,000 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1957 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is a large, multi-span example of a mid-20th century through truss bridge.

Big Valley Bridge
Mackenzie Crossing Bridge

AB-590 Over Red Deer River in Rural: Red Deer County, Alberta and Stettler County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is an impressive two span Parker through truss.

Bindloss Bridge

Range Road 30A Over Red Deer River in Rural: Special Area 2, Alberta and Acadia District, Alberta, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 600 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1922 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This multi-span truss bridge is located in a very rural location.

Chicago Bridge

AB-547 Over Bow River in Rural: Wheatland County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Bailey Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 670 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1949 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This multi-span Parker truss was repaired with the addition of a Bailey truss following flood damage.

Dorothy Ferry Bridge

AB-848 Over Red River in Dorothy: Special Area 2, Alberta, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 530 ft. Main Span: 195 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1908 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This bridge is noted for having both a Pratt and Parker truss spans in a single bridge.

Forestry Trunk Road Bridge

AB-734, AB-40 (Forestry Trunk Road) Over North Saskatchewan River in Rural: Clearwater County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1926 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is a graceful two span truss bridge in a scenic rural location.

H. J. Moberly Bridge

Maligne Lake Road Over Athabasca River in Rural: Jasper, Alberta, Canada

Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 200 ft.

Built 1940 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This graceful Parker truss span is located in a scenic mountain setting.

Jenner Bridge

AB-884 Over Red Deer River in Rural: Special Area 2, Alberta and Special Area 3, Alberta, Canada

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 660 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1950 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This three span bridge features a center span that is slightly larger than the end spans.

Low Level Bridge
Edmonton Bridge

Connors Road Over North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 699 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1900 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This bridge is actually two bridges side by side, one dating to 1900 and the other dating to 1949.

Markerville Bridge

Main Avenue (TR-364B) Over Medicine River in Markerville: Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 185 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This truss bridge is noted for its heavy skew.

Moose Jaw River Railway Bridge

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Moose Jaw River in Moose Jaw: Division 7 (Moose Jaw), Saskatchewan, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 690 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This bridge has a combination of Pratt and Warren truss spans.

Moose Jaw Viaduct

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Moose Jaw River, Manitoba Street, River Drive, and Railroad (Canadian Pacific) in Moose Jaw: Division 7 (Moose Jaw), Saskatchewan, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,425 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is a long viaduct that has a variety of span types.

Notukeu Creek Bridge

Unnamed Road Over Notukeu Creek in Rural: Division 3 (Assiniboia), Saskatchewan, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is a traditional Pratt truss bridge in a rural setting.

Old Nipawin Bridge
Crooked Bridge

Old Highway 35 and Railroad (Torch River Rail) Over North Saskatchewan River in Nipawin: Division 14 (Melfort), Saskatchewan, Canada

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,907 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is a very rare example of a double-deck combined highway and railway bridge.

Range Road 210B Bridge

Range Road 210B Over Redwater River in Rural: Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is a traditional Pratt truss bridge in a rural setting.

River Avenue Bridge

River Avenue Over Bow River in Cochrane: Rocky View County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 715 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1926 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is an uncommon example of a Pennsylvania through truss bridge.

TR-332 Bridge

TR-332 Over Little Red Deer River in Rural: Mountain View County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 130 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1924 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This single span Pratt truss bridge is a typical example of its kind.

TR-723 Bridge

TR-723 Over Swan River in Rural: Big Lakes County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This bridge is noted for its combination of pony truss spans and a through truss span.

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