Mill Creek Bridge - Cambridge, ON
Posted by: stinger503
N 43° 21.860 W 080° 18.201
17T E 556446 N 4801510
Oldest Stone Bridge in the Region of Waterloo
Waymark Code: WMV2J1
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/12/2017
Views: 4
Built in 1837, the Mill Creek Bridge is the oldest remaining bridge structure in Waterloo Region and only one of two stone masonry arch bridges left in the Region.
Designed by James Kerr the bridge was modified several times since it was built. It's missing its keystone and the initial timber beams and tie rods were replaced. The road has also been widened, paved and had sidewalks added to it.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Cambridge
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Dundas St
Water or other terrain spanned: Mill Creek
Architect/Builder: James Kerr
Construction Date: 1837
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