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Historic Bridges: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, 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: 48

13th Line Bridge
HSR

13th Line Over Grand River in Rural: Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 125 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This attractive heritage truss bridge compliments the scenic Grand River very nicely.

3rd Street Bridge
HSR

3rd Street Over Thames River in Chatham: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Railing Height Girder, Fixed

Length: 308 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Roadway: 37.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1962 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinois

This is the newer and larger of two movable bridges in Chatham.

Abraham Line Bridge
HSR

Abraham Line Over Little Maitland River in Morris-Turnberry: Huron County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This is a good example of a distinctive style of bridge found in Ontario.

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Ausable Road Bridge
HSR

Ausable Road Over Ausable River in Rural: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

A lightweight pony truss bridge built by the Hamilton Bridge Works in the first decade of the 20th century.

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Badley Bridge
Metcalfe Street Bridge
HSR

Metcalfe Street (CR-21) Over Grand River in Elora: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 236 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This attractive riveted truss bridge forms a gateway and centerpiece for Elora.

Balls Bridge
HSR

Little Lakes Road Over Maitland River in Rural: Huron County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 250 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1885 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

The local community got behind one of the oldest and most significant heritage bridges in the region, saving it from demolition!

Banff-Windermere Highway Bridge
HSR

Banff-Windermere Highway Over Bow River in Rural: Banff, Alberta, Canada

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1950 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This bridge is noted as a product of the Hamilton Bridge Company, a company that was much more prolific in other provinces like Ontario.

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Bosworth Bridge
Bridge No. ML5
HSR

CR-7 Over Conestogo River in Mapleton Township: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 138 ft. Main Span: 138 ft. Roadway: 28.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1949 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and C. C. Parker and Associates of Hamilton, Ontario

This pony truss is noted for its extremely long span length.

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Bridge Street Bridge
HSR

Bridge Street Over Nith River in Wilmot Township: Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 13.1 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

An impressive rural camelback truss retains historic integrity including original railings.

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Brockton Bridge
HSR

Concession Road 2A (Concession Road 20) Over Teeswater River in Brockton: Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 101 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This is a lightweight pony truss of noteworthy span length.

Burlington Canal Lift Bridge
HSR

Beach Boulevard (Eastport Drive) Over Burlington Canal in Burlington and Hamilton: Halton Region, Ontario and Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)

Main Span: 380 ft. Roadway: 65 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1962 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and C. C. Parker and Associates of Hamilton, Ontario

Although a late example of its type, this landmark bridge has a very long lift span.

Calabogie Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kingston and Pembroke Rail Trail) (Former Canadian Pacific Kingston Subdivision) Over North Branch Madawaska River in Calabogie: Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1897 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This is a rare 19th century rivet-connected Double-Warren deck truss bridge.

Canadian National Railway Girder Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Otonabee River (Trent-Severn Waterway) in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1888 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This railway plate girder swing bridge is a nice contrast to the two railway truss swing bridges in Peterborough.

Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Otonabee River in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1913 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This impressive bridge could be throught of as two bridges since a causeway connects two parts of the structure.

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Central Avenue Bridge
HSR

Central Avenue Over Railroad (Canadian National) in Fort Erie: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 417 ft. Main Span: 204 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1955 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and C.R. Hagey Engineering Associates of Fort Erie, Ontario

This large viaduct represented a significant monument to mid-20th Century engineering, yet was demolished..

Clarence Street Bridge
Welland Canal Bridge #21
HSR

Clarence Street Over Welland Canal in Port Colborne: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive)

Main Span: 240 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and Ash, Howard, Needles, and Tammen of New York, New York

This is the southernmost bridge on the Welland Canal and an outstanding example of the vertical lift bridges used on the canal.

Conestogo Bridge
HSR

Glasgow Street Over Conestoga River in Conestogo: Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 261 ft. Main Span: 131 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1886 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This spectacular two-span truss bridge is one of the oldest metal bridges remaining in Canada!

Gannons Narrows Bridge
HSR

Blackpool Road (CR-16) Over Gannon Narrows in Rural: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 309 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1955 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This eye-catching truss bridge sits out in the open for all to see and has been rehabilitated.

Hartman Bridge
New Hamburg Bridge
HSR

Huron Street Over Nith River in Wilmot Township (New Hamburg): Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 37.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 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
HSR

Holland Mills Road Over Nith River in Rural: Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 97 ft. Main Span: 97 ft. Roadway: 16.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This rare and gorgeous bridge is threatened by a sinking abutment.

Huntsville Swing Bridge
HSR

Main Street (DR-2, DR-3) Over Muskoka River in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 240 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1938 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This heritage swing bridge forms a centerpiece for Huntsville, and is one of the few preserved heritage truss bridges in Ontario.

Kensington Bridge
Dundas Street Bridge
HSR

Dundas Street Over South Branch Thames River in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 313 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

A beautiful three span example of a London pony truss with unusual truss configuration.

Kerr's Bridge
Sideroad 22C Bridge / Breadner Bridge
HSR

Sideroad 22C Over Beaver River in Grey Highlands: Grey County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 114 ft. Main Span: 114 ft. Roadway: 13.1 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

Featuring a unique portal bracing, this bridge appears to be one of the oldest of its kind in Ontario.

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KH-89 South Saugeen River Bridge
HSR

KH-89 Over South Saugeen River in Minto and West Grey: Grey County, Ontario and Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 118 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This is a very long pony truss span, making its trusses tall, but the bridge has been severely altered.

King Street Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Go, Canadian National) Over King Street in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1888 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and Charles Sproatt

This ancient bridge is half plate girder and half a rare pony truss design!

La Salle Causeway Bridge
Kingston Bridge
HSR

Ontario Street (CR-2) Over Cataraqui River (Kingston Bay) in Kingston: Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)

Length: 212 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1917 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This impressive bridge is a large and rare example of a Strauss heel-trunnion bascule.

Locks Bridge
HSR

Brunel Road (DR-2) Over North Branch Muskoka River in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1954 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This is a nice looking mid 20th Century truss bridge.

Macdonell Street Bridge
Allan's Bridge
HSR

Macdonell Street (Abandoned Alignment) Over Speed River in Guelph: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

An early example of a bridge with a common ornamental Ontario railing design, this bridge is uniquely positioned directly under a railway bridge.

Meadowlily Road Bridge
HSR

Meadowlily Road Over South Branch Thames River in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 285 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

London's most secluded truss bridge, this bridge was in poor condition, but is a beautiful structure and has since been rehabilitated for pedestrian use.

Middletown Line Bridge
HSR

Middletown Line Over Big Otter Creek in Rural: Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This pony truss is noted for its extremely lightweight truss members.

Norwich Street Bridge
Wellington Foundry Bridge / Inglis-Hunter Bridge
HSR

Norwich Street East Over Speed River in Guelph: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1882 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This is among the oldest documented metal truss bridges in Ontario, and has some unusual details.

Oxford-Waterloo Road Bridge
HSR

Oxford-Waterloo Road Over Nith River in Wilmot Township and Blandford-Blenheim Township: Waterloo Region, Ontario and Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 153 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This attractive camelback truss adds interest to an otherwise simple country roadway.

Parry Sound Railway Bridge
CPR Trestle Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Seguin River, Railroad (Fitness Trail Rail-Trail), and Various Streets in Parry Sound: Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss,

Length: 1,697 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1908 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This is a very long, high-level bridge that is a major area landmark and features a variety of span types.

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Penetangore River Bridge
Huron Terrace Bridge
HSR

Huron Terrace Over Penetangore River in Kincardine: Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This impressive deck truss retains excellent historic integrity and is a significant part of Canadian heritage and innovation.

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Port Severn Bridge
Bridge 60
HSR

Port Severn Road Bridge Over Trent-Severn Waterway in Port Severn: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This bridge has a series of concrete t-beam approach spans, but the original riveted swing span was demolished and replaced.

Prince Albert Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian Northern) Over North Saskatchewan River in Prince Albert: Division 15 (Prince Albert), Saskatchewan, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,010 ft. Main Span: 256 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This large railway bridge is also noted for its rare swing span.

Prince Edward Viaduct
Bloor Street Viaduct, Don Section
HSR

Bloor Street and TTC Subway Over Don River, Don Valley Parkway, Railroad, and Bayview Avenue in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Three-Hinged Braced Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 1,620 ft. Main Span: 282 ft. Roadway: 64.5 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1918 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and Thomas Taylor

One of the largest and most well-known Toronto bridges, this unique bridge is one of the few crescent arch bridges in existance.

Princess Elizabeth Bridge
Bridge No. ML7
HSR

CR-12 Over Conestogo River in Mapleton Township: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 164 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Roadway: 27.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1947 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

The official name and dedication of this bridge is a sure sign that it is not a recent bridge.

Rothsay Bridge
Bridge No. ML1
HSR

CR-7 Over Mallet River in Mapleton Township: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 61 ft. Roadway: 27.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1952 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This pony truss enjoys good historic integrity.

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Rowntree Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rowntree Mill Road Over Humber River in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

Serving pedestrians on a former highway, this pony truss is noted for its span length.

RR-20 Bridge
HSR

RR-20 Over Beaverdams Creek (Power Canal) in Thorold: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 77 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

An attractive 1930s pony truss that carries a lot of traffic.

Seneca Bridge
HSR

Caithness Street (Old Alignment) Over Black Creek in Caledonia: Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This small, heavilly skewed bridge was bypassed long ago and the creek it crosses has been diverted.

Thomas B. McQuesten High Level Bridge
High Level Bridge
HSR

York Boulevard Over Desjardins Canal in Hamilton: Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 365 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1932 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and James, Proctor, and Redfern of Toronto, Ontario

This highly decorated landmark bridge is very beautiful and also has a high level of heritage and technological significance.

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Victoria Bridge
Ridout Street Bridge
HSR

Ridout Street Over South Branch Thames River in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 258 ft. Main Span: 126 ft. Roadway: 31 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1926 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

An attractive two-span pony truss with a visible skew.

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Vigo Bridge
HSR

Flos Road 4 Over Nottawasaga River in Rural: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 148 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 15.1 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1911 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This attractive and well-built heritage bridge has been targeted for demolition by Simcoe County!

Watson's Bridge
HSR

Greenock-Elderslie Road Over Teeswater River in Arran-Elderslie and Brockton: Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 114 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1924 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This is an attractive truss bridge that is an attractive addition to the road it serves, and has been repaired.

Wellington Road 6 Bethel Creek Bridge
HSR

CR-6 (Wellington 6) Over Bethel Creek in Minto and Wellington North: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This riveted pony truss is noted for its 30-40 degree skew.

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Woolwich Street Bridge
Salem Bridge
HSR

Woolwich Street Over Irvine Creek in Elora: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1952 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This bridge is an attractive and unaltered pony truss over this scenic section of Irvine Creek.

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