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

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

While the original bridge was constructed entirely of wood, in a series of repairs and restorations the bridge uses a combination of materials but retains its original form. In 1960 the bridge was recognized as an historic site by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board and was designated as a heritage site in 1975.

The Region of Waterloo, in collaboration with the Township of Woolwich and local residents, is committed to maintaining the West Montrose Covered Bridge as a viable open bridge with the appropriate limitations to ensure that the heritage integrity of the structure is conserved.
Please note: The West Montrose Covered Bridge has a 3 tonne load limit and should not be crossed by trucks, buses, tractors or other heavy vehicles.

*Township of Woolwich 'Kissing Bridge Link.
*Explore The Waterloo Region
*Also visit this Photographic detail page of the bridge and area

At the entrance showing the "Ontario 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.

~ A 3:25 minute YouTube Video

~ For changes, additions or suggestions
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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: 1881/06/01 Parking (If not at the bridge):: Just N of the bridge is a lot, or a small park SE of the bridge Location (Road - City - State - Country): Waterloo County

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