View Information About HSR Ratings
This bridge is an uncommon example of a deck truss in Ontario. The two span structure is traditionally composed for a 1923 truss bridge. It does have a number of alterations, including several replaced or supplemented truss members. The deck may have been widened at some point as well. The original railings have been lost. Despite these alterations however, the overall bridge truss superstructure retains its original appearance and the majority of members appear to be the original riveted design.
A new bridge has been constructed on new alignment east of the bridge on Dorchester Road. Different sources report different fates for this heritage bridge as a result of this project. Some documents state that the contractor plans no work at the existing bridge. However, many news articles state that the heritage bridge is to be replaced with a pedestrian bridge following completion of the new vehicular bridge. This is an extremely wasteful and foolish idea. The existing bridge is capable of carrying vehicular traffic, therefore it should have no problem holding up to the weight of pedestrians. If a pedestrian crossing is desired here, the existing heritage bridge should simply be left standing, blocked off to vehicular traffic, and left open for pedestrians. The money that would have been used to destroy the heritage bridge and build a new pedestrian bridge could instead be used to make any repairs needed to the heritage bridge.
This historic bridge has been demolished. This map is shown for reference purposes only.
Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
Search For Additional Bridge Listings:
Additional Maps:
Google Streetview (If Available)
GeoHack (Additional Links and Coordinates)
Apple Maps (Via DuckDuckGo Search)
Apple Maps (Apple devices only)
Android: Open Location In Your Map or GPS App
Flickr Gallery (Find Nearby Photos)
Wikimedia Commons (Find Nearby Photos)
Directions Via Sygic For Android
Directions Via Sygic For iOS and Android Dolphin Browser
© Copyright 2003-2024, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: HistoricBridges.org is a volunteer group of private citizens. HistoricBridges.org is NOT a government agency, does not represent or work with any governmental agencies, nor is it in any way associated with any government agency or any non-profit organization. While we strive for accuracy in our factual content, HistoricBridges.org offers no guarantee of accuracy. Information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Information could include technical inaccuracies or errors of omission. Opinions and commentary are the opinions of the respective HistoricBridges.org member who made them and do not necessarily represent the views of anyone else, including any outside photographers whose images may appear on the page in which the commentary appears. HistoricBridges.org does not bear any responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of this or any other HistoricBridges.org information. Owners and users of bridges have the responsibility of correctly following all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, regardless of any HistoricBridges.org information.
