Bordeleau Bridge

Bordeleau bridge

Bordeleau Bridge seen from the west
Coordinates 46°40′24″N 72°33′28″W / 46.67342°N 72.55769°W / 46.67342; -72.55769Coordinates: 46°40′24″N 72°33′28″W / 46.67342°N 72.55769°W / 46.67342; -72.55769
Crosses Rivière des Envies
Characteristics
Material Wood
Total length 32
Clearance above 3.50

The Bordeleau Bridge is a covered bridge of farm type, located in Saint-Severin, in Quebec, Canada. It has a single span of 32 metres (105 ft) long and has a vertical clearance of 3.5 metres (11 ft).

History

The first bridge built at this location dates back to 1875. The bridge was rebuilt twice, in 1895 and 1915 and was equipped with a roof in 1932 by the Department of Colonization. Metal templates were installed in 1988 and the paneling and the deck repaired in 1997. In October 2001, it was closed to traffic by the Ministry of Transportation to repair extensive damage to its structure which allowed it reopened the following year.[1][2]

Name

The name comes from the Bordeleau family that was present in the vicinity of the bridge during construction.

Color

The bridge is now red with white trim but was formerly white with green trim.

References

  1. ↑ Claude Bordeleau. "Bridge Bordeleau". Retrieved October 13, 2010.
  2. ↑ Manuel Mendo (July 2008). 20PC-Mauricie-lanaudiere.pdf "covered Bridges existing" Check |url= value (help) (PDF).

See also

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