Sewells Road Bridge, Suspension bridge in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Description
Sewells Road Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the Rouge River with two steel cables supporting a single traffic lane. The structure sits between two earthen banks and remains in active use for local vehicle traffic.
History
Frank Barber, a civil engineer, designed and oversaw construction of this steel suspension bridge in 1912 for Scarborough Township. Lewis Construction undertook the foundation work during this early period of local infrastructure development.
Culture
The bridge represents early 20th-century civil engineering advancements in Ontario, marked by a commemorative plaque installed during its 1981 restoration.
Practical
The bridge sits northwest of the Toronto Zoo and is accessible via local roads. Visitors should watch for slippery conditions, especially after rainfall.
Did you know?
It ranks among the shortest vehicular suspension bridges in the world and remains Toronto's only suspension bridge within city limits. This distinction makes it a rare example of early bridge engineering techniques in a modern metropolis.
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