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Historic Bridges: William H. Law 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: 5

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.

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.

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.

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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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