Shiloh Bridge - Shiloh, ON
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stinger503
N 43° 43.147 W 080° 15.708
17T E 559463 N 4840941
Historic arch bridge in Shiloh
Waymark Code: WM16QPF
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/18/2022
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This old arch bridge is located just outside of rural Shiloh, Ontario on 6th Line. Built in 1919 by Charles Borromeo Mattaini the bridge is a Concrete Rainbow Through Arch bridge similar in style to the Caledonia Bridge (
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visit link) .
The bridge has one arch on each side of the road and is approximately 14.5 metres long. It crosses over the Speed River.
In 2022, the bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic as the concrete is pretty deteriorated.
Length of bridge: 14.5m
Height of bridge: 15m
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrian
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Speed River
Date constructed: 1919
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No
Name of road or trail the bridge services: 6th Line
Location:
Shiloh
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