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Big Irwin Bridge

Big Irwin Bridge

Primary Photographer(s): Nathan Holth, Luke Gordon, and Rick McOmber

Bridge Documented: March 13, 2011 and April 11, 2015

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Facility Carried / Feature Intersected
Brant-Elderslie Townline Over Teeswater River
Location
Arran-Elderslie and Brockton: Bruce County, Ontario: Canada
Construction Date and Builder / Engineer
By Builder/Contractor: Sarnia Bridge Company of Sarnia, Ontario
Rehabilitation Date
Not Available or Not Applicable
Main Span Length
99.1 Feet (30.2 Meters)
Structure Length
101.7 Feet (31 Meters)
Roadway Width
16 Feet (4.88 Meters)
Spans
1 Main Span(s)
Inventory Number
Not Applicable

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This bridge no longer exists!

Bridge Status: This heritage bridge was demolished and replaced in 2020!

This seven panel through truss is a traditionally composed example of its type. The bridge has been repaired, demonstrating an interest in allowing this bridge to continue to be an attractive part of the surrounding landscape. However, the repairs, which included the complete replacement of several truss members, were not done in-kind, resulting in a loss of attractive v-laced built-up beams on the bridge, and thus reducing the aesthetic and historic integrity of the bridge. If these beams really did require replacement, it would have been nice to see them replaced in-kind with beams that retained the built-up beam with v-lacing detail. For the purposes of interpreting this heritage bridge in the photos provided, note that the replacement members are easily distinguished since they are not rusted.

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