Canal Lake Concrete Arch Bridge
Canal Lake Concrete Arch Bridge, Concrete arch bridge in Kawartha Lakes, Canada
The Canal Lake Concrete Arch Bridge extends 62 meters across the Trent-Severn Waterway, featuring a single arch with spandrel walls marked to resemble stone masonry.
Constructed in 1905, this structure stands as the first reinforced concrete bridge in Canada, utilizing the Melan system with curved steel girders embedded in concrete.
The bridge represents a significant milestone in Canadian civil engineering, marking the transition from traditional stone structures to modern reinforced concrete construction methods.
Regular maintenance and a complete renovation in 2018 ensure the bridge continues to serve vehicle traffic while maintaining a 29-foot clearance for watercraft passage.
The structure employs a modified Melan System that reduced concrete requirements through strategic placement of steel reinforcements within the arch design.
Location: Kawartha Lakes
Official opening: 1905
Length: 62 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 44.55831,-79.04612
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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