Brighton Road Swing Bridge - Murray Canal - Brighton, ON
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11
N 44° 02.265 W 077° 39.516
18T E 286981 N 4879502
Two-lane swing bridge over the western end of the Murray Canal near Brighton, ON.
Waymark Code: WMNAPF
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/02/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Bear and Ragged
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Rare example of a Pony Truss swing bridge, located on County Road 64 southeast of Brighton, ON. It was built in 1947, replacing an earlier 1890's vintage bridge. It was one of three swing bridges that spanned the Murray Canal. The swing bridge at Carrying Place has been replaced, and the centrally located third bridge has been completely removed.

Full photo documentation may be found here: (visit link)

The bridge was built in 1947 by the Central Bridge Company Ltd. of Trenton, ON. It handle two way vehicle and pedestrian traffic, but there are load restrictions in place.

The bridge has been earmarked for replacement.
Bridge Type: Swing Bridge

Built: 01/01/1947

Span: 50 Metres

Pedestrian Traffic: yes

Bicycle Traffic: yes

Vehicular Traffic: yes

Railway Traffic: no
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