"WEST MONTROSE COVERED BRIDGE" - Ontario - Canada - Covered Bridges on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
On January 17, 1881, Woolwich Council accepted the tender of $3,197.50 from John and Benjamin Bear for a covered bridge at West Montrose.
John Bear prepared the plans and specifications for a two-span, covered bridge. The total cost, including the extra work, for building this bridge was $3,557.65. John became a renowned bridge builder after he built the Covered bridge.
On the 9th day of May, 1883, the tender of George Peppler & Co. to paint the bridge with oil paint for $74.25 was accepted.
In 1900, Bowman and Elliot built a centre pier of stone at a cost of $981.00. The total cost of the bridge was $4,662

For 'Historical' details visit Region of Waterloo web-link

...Also visit this Photographic detail page of the bridge and area

At the entrance with "Historical Plaque"

Inside view with one lane traffic.

Underside of the wooden structure sitting on top of the piers.

For a virtual tour Of the bridge at a distance.

Current Condition of Bridge: Excellent Web Address: [Web Link] Description of Covered Bridge: Length ------ 64.4 mtrs Width -------- 5.1 mtrs Inside height - 3.9 mtrs Weight limit -- 3 tons Year Built: 1880/06/01 Location (Road - City - State - Country): Waterloo County Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed

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