McEwen Bridge

McEwen Bridge
McEwen Bridge in October 2015
Coordinates43°51′38″N 79°39′59″W / 43.860448°N 79.666403°W / 43.860448; -79.666403
CrossesHumber River
LocaleVaughan
Other name(s)Burlington Bridge
Bell Bridge
Named forLorne McEwen
OwnerCity of Vaughan
Maintained byCity of Vaughan
Heritage statusProperty of interest to Cultural Services Division
Characteristics
DesignBowstring arch
MaterialReinforced concrete
Total length19 m
Width4 m
No. of spans1
Load limit5 t
History
DesignerFrank Barber
Opened1923
Location
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The McEwen Bridge, spanning the Humber River in the city of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, is listed as a property of interest to Cultural Services Division.[1] The bowstring arch bridge, carrying Kirby Road, was completed in 1923.[2] Closed to vehicular traffic since the late 1970s, it presently forms a part of the Humber Valley Heritage Trail. The bridge is currently in an advanced state of disrepair; a decision on its rehabilitation is pending.

  1. ^ "City of Vaughan Heritage Inventory" (PDF). City of Vaughan. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  2. ^ "VA5 - McEwen Bridge". Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Retrieved January 2, 2016.