Powerscourt Covered Bridge

The Powerscourt Covered Bridge spans 50.29 meters across the Châteauguay River, featuring wooden construction with vertical board and batten siding on stone foundations.

Built in 1861 by David Will, this bridge represents the McCallum inflexible arched truss design, which was primarily intended for railway structures.

The bridge stands as a testament to 19th-century Canadian engineering practices, demonstrating the traditional methods of protecting wooden structures from weather conditions.

The structure maintains one traffic lane and two pedestrian sidewalks, connecting the communities of Elgin and Hinchinbrooke across the Châteauguay River.

This bridge remains the only existing example of a McCallum inflexible arched truss design used for vehicle traffic rather than railway purposes.

Location: Elgin

Location: Hinchinbrooke

Inception: 1861

Official opening: 1861

Length: 50.29 m

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 45.00700,-74.16098

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29