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| Special Bridge Conditions Legend |
| ! | Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level. |
| X | The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed. |
| S | The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing. |
| L | Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain. |
| Note: This website cannot guarantee the current condition of any bridge on this website. Bridges lacking these icons should not necessarily be considered condition-free. |
| Bridge Name | HSR Rating | Facility Carried / Feature Intersected | Location | Structure Type | Structure Dimensions | Construction Date / Builder or Contractor | Description | Thumbnail | ! |
Black Bridge
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| Black Bridge Road Over Speed River | Cambridge: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 114.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1916 By: Unknown | The future of this attractive designated heritage bridge is uncertain! |
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Bridge Street Bridge
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| Bridge Street Over Nith River | Rural: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 150 ft Main Span Length: 150 ft Roadway Width: 13.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario | An impressive rural camelback truss retains historic integrity including original railings. |
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Bridge Street Bridge
Bridgeport Bridge |
| Bridge Street Over Grand River | Kitchener: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 413.4 ft Main Span Length: 82.3 ft Roadway Width: 35 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1934 By: Storms Contracting Company of Toronto, Ontario | A graceful and impressive five-span rainbow arch bridge. |
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Chalmers-Forrest Road Bridge
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| Chalmers-Forrest Road Over Nith River | Rural: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 111.5 ft Roadway Width: 17 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1910 By: Unknown | This stunning pin connected truss bridge has been recently abandoned by the township. |
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Chambers Bridge
Pilkington-Woolwich Bridge |
| Middlebrook Place (Weisenberg Road) Over Grand River | Rural: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 155.8 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This single span truss was moved to this location long ago to replace a two span bridge. |
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Conestogo Bridge
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| Glasgow Street Over Conestoga River | Conestogo: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 261 ft Main Span Length: 130.6 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1886 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario | This spectacular two-span truss bridge is one of the oldest metal bridges remaining in Canada! |
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Freeport Bridge
King Street East Bridge |
| King Street East Over Grand River | Kitchener: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 525 ft Main Span Length: 72 ft Roadway Width: 36 ft Main Spans: 7 |
1926 By: Campbell and Lattimore of Toronto, Ontario | A long and beautifully restored multi-span rainbow arch bridge. |
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Freeport Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad Over Grand River | Kitchener: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal Through Girder, Fixed | By: Unknown | An extremely long example of Ontario plate girder construction. |
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Hartman Bridge
New Hamburg Bridge |
| Huron Street Over Nith River | New Hamburg: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 136.2 ft Main Span Length: 136.2 ft Roadway Width: 37.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1936 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario | This bridge is the centerpiece of New Hamburg, and has been beautifully restored! |
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Holland Mills Road Bridge
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| Holland Mills Road Over Nith River | Rural: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 97.4 ft Main Span Length: 97.4 ft Roadway Width: 16.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1910 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario | This rare and gorgeous bridge is threatened by a sinking abutment. |
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Nithvale Bridge
Nith Road Bridge |
| Nith Road Over Nith River | Ayr: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Main Span Length: 98.4 ft Roadway Width: 16.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | Located in a scenic wooded setting is this abandoned and ancient truss bridge. |
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Oxford-Waterloo Road Bridge
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| Oxford-Waterloo Road Over Nith River | Rural: Waterloo Region, Ontario and Oxford County, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 152.9 ft Main Span Length: 150 ft Roadway Width: 12 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1912 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario | This attractive camelback truss adds interest to an otherwise simple country roadway. |
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Perth Street Bridge
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| Perth Street Over Railroad (Canadian National) | Near New Hamburg: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 130.6 ft Roadway Width: 21 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1950 By: Unknown | This is an odd little plate girder with wooden approach spans. |
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Shade Street Bridge
D. J. Emery Bridge |
| Shade Street Over Nith River | New Hamburg: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 154 ft Main Span Length: 154 ft Roadway Width: 34 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1953 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario | An attractive example of a 1950s truss bridge in Ontario. |
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Victoria Park Bridge
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| Pedestrian Walkway Over Victoria Park Lake | Kitchener: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal Cantilever Pin-Connected Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 3 | 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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Winterbourne Bridge
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| Peel Street Over Grand River | Rural: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 311 ft Main Span Length: 153.8 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1913 By: Unknown | This beautiful heritage bridge is an extremely rare multi-span example of its type. |
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