Félix-Gabriel-Marchand Bridge

The wooden Félix-Gabriel-Marchand Bridge extends 148.66 meters across the Coulonge River, featuring a combination of Town and Queenpost truss construction methods.

Built in 1898, this classified heritage structure stands as the longest covered bridge in Quebec, demonstrating the engineering capabilities of late 19th-century Canadian builders.

The bridge appears on a commemorative Canada Post stamp series alongside four other covered bridges, representing the architectural heritage of rural Quebec.

Located at coordinates 45°51′41″N and 76°44′26″W, the bridge maintains a width of 5.56 meters and provides passage for both vehicles and pedestrians.

The structure incorporates a distinctive red exterior and remains the sole bridge in Quebec to combine Town and Queenpost truss design elements.

Location: Mansfield-et-Pontefract

Length: 148.66 m

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 45.86139,-76.74056

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45