
HAMLET SWING & FIXED BRIDGE – 57 & 58 – TRENT SEVERN WATERWAY

Project Details
Description: | Erection of heritage Warren Truss swing bridge 57 & fixed pony span bridge 58 on the Trent Severn Waterway. |
Location: | Hamlet - Severn Bridge, ON |
Owner: | Parks Canada |
General Contractor: | Eiffage |
NRE Role: | Erector |
Year: | 2019 |
Tonnage: | 310 |
Overview: | Erection of architecturally exposed bridge structure, in place, on temporary shoring, with swing span in 'open' position. All work, including cranes and access equipment was from barges. Assembly of the fixed pony span was erected completely on temporary support on a barge and floated down stream into place. NRE crew completed the jacking and placement of the pony span from barge to new pier and abutment bearings. https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=ontario/canningroadbridge/ |