Pont de Saint-Mathieu

The Saint-Mathieu Bridge spans 24.54 meters across the Shawinigan River with a traditional Town lattice truss design and wooden construction materials.

Built in 1936 to replace an 1869 structure destroyed by ice, this bridge served as a vital connection point near the first chapel and Deziel mill.

The bridge earned heritage status in 2001, representing Quebec's architectural legacy of covered bridges and traditional construction methods in Mauricie region.

Two roadside rest areas flank the bridge, which maintains a 5-ton weight limit and underwent significant repairs in 1992 with new roofing and abutments.

The bridge location features an adjacent waterfall called Chute à Magnan, with visible remnants of the original sawmill foundations nearby.

Location: Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc

Length: 24.54 m

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 46.60278,-72.88389

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46