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Bank Street Bridge

Bank Street Bridge

Primary Photographer(s): Nathan Holth and Rick McOmber

Bridge Documented: April 13, 2011

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Facility Carried / Feature Intersected
Bank Street Over Rideau Canal
Location
Ottawa: Ottawa City, Ontario: Canada
Construction Date and Builder / Engineer
1912 By Builder/Contractor: Jones and Girouard of Ottawa, Ontario
Rehabilitation Date
1993
Main Span Length
76.0 Feet (23.2 Meters)
Structure Length
630.0 Feet (192 Meters)
Roadway Width
40 Feet (12.19 Meters)
Spans
6 Main Span(s)
Inventory Number
Not Applicable

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This bridge is a large, early, and significant example of concrete arch construction in Ontario. The bridge's roadway and arch spans rise to a center channel span, providing navigational clearance that was required to provide a fixed bridge at this location. The bridge is noted for its ornamental design including railings, pillars, and details on the arches. It has been rehabilitated, and while this rehabilitation undoubtedly has resulted in some loss of original material, the bridge appears to continue to convey its original design and aesthetic detailing.

The bridge replaced a movable swing bridge at this location.


Above: Historical Photo

Source: Henry Joseph Woodside/Library and Archives Canada/PA-016798
September 1913

Above: Historical Photo

Source: Topley Studio/Library and Archives Canada/PA-
August 1916

Above: Photo of original plaque.

Photo Credit: Neil Brommell, Aug. 2007, CC BY-SA 3.0

Above: Photo of rehabilitation plaque.

Photo Credit: Neil Brommell, Aug. 2007, CC BY-SA 3.0

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