Portage Avenue Bridge - 1982 - Winnipeg, MB
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PM8
N 49° 52.715 W 097° 16.502
14U E 623930 N 5526557
The Portage Avenue bridge over Sturgeon Creek has "1982" inscribed in the top of one support on each side of the bridge.
Waymark Code: WMHT55
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 08/11/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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After floods in 1974 and 1979 inundated the roadway and forced the closure of Portage Avenue a new, larger bridge was built in 1982.
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1982

Date stone, plaque location.: On the north side of the east support pier, and on the south side of the west support pier

Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Sturgeon Creek

Parking (safe parking location): N 49° 52.706 W 097° 16.557

Website (if available): Not listed
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