The Bridges of Cambridge

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The Bridges of Cambridge
By Journeys’ Portfolio |
Published in Journeys into Cambridge,Ontario | almost 4 years ago

A Journey into Cambridge

Cambridge is an area full of history - its people,  and its buildings come first to mind. But this history can be seen from its bridges as well.

The Black Bridge Road Bridge (1916) is Cambridge’s only truss bridge and has been designated a heritage site since 1997. It is still driven upon, though it is prone to major flooding and subsequent closure in the spring. The Main Street Bridge (1931) is a bowstring arch bridge made of concrete and is set over the Grand River. Also in Cambridge is the Park Hill Road Bridge (2002), formally known as the Queen Street Bridge (1933). This bridge was one of the three bridges credited with contributing to the development of early Galt. The bridge was reconstructed and widened to four lanes in 2002 retaining much of the original appearance. The Mill Creek Bridge (1837) in Cambridge is the oldest remaining bridge structure in Ontario[citation needed] and one of only two stone masonry arch bridges in the Region of Waterloo.

In 2007, the Region of Waterloo completed the first pedestrian/cycling bridge to cross the 401. This bridge connects Morningside Drive (Cambridge) with Don Valley Drive (Kitchener) and is an integral part of the Grand River Trails.

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