Fri 11 Jun 2010
Old Derelict Bridge Next to the 406 in St. Catharines
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Another trip that I’m just finally getting around to logging. I took these in June 10, 2010 when I finally got around to investigating an old bridge I had noticed crossing 12 Mile Creek next to the 406 in St. Catharines. From what I can tell this bridge was used before the 406 was built and was replaced by the much larger bridge that now makes up part of St. Paul Street West. The old road that leads up to the bridge is now named St. Paul Crescent and includes an impressively steep hill.
How high is the bridge?
Not high at all — it’s at ground level. The river below it is only a 7 foot drop at best. The new bridge that replaces it is much higher, it’s about 50m high and completely bypasses the gorge that the river follows.