Routhierville Bridge

The Routhierville Bridge spans 78.53 meters across the Matapedia River with a wooden truss design and red painted exterior walls.

Built in 1931 for 13,000 Canadian dollars, this bridge served as a critical transportation link connecting communities on both sides of Matapedia River.

The bridge represents Quebec's traditional construction methods and received classification as a heritage immovable structure in 2009.

Located at coordinates 48.182343, -67.148883, the bridge maintains a width of 6.32 meters and accommodates regular vehicle traffic throughout the year.

The structure stands as the longest covered bridge in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region and features two distinct spans across the water.

Location: Routhierville

Inception: 1931

Length: 78.53 m

Width: 6.32 m

Made from material: wood

Part of: La Matapédia RCM Built Heritage Inventory

GPS coordinates: 48.18234,-67.14888

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29