Pakenham Bridge and Restoration

Originally constructed in 1901, Pakenham Bridge is the only stone arch bridge in North America with five masonry arches. It was commissioned by the Township of Pakenham and built by O'Toole and Keating of Ottawa at a cost of $14,500. In 1984, the County of Lanark restored the bridge to its original state with the co-operation and financial assistance of the National Capital Commission, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Ontario, and the Ontario Heritage Foundation. A reinforced concrete deck and parapet walls were constructed within the stonework to allow modern traffic loading and reduce structural deterioration. The bridge has an overall length of 81.9m, an overall width of 7.5m, and stone arches with a 12m span and 2m rise.

Ontario · Canada