Sewells Road Bridge
Sewells Road Bridge is a single direction suspension bridge that carries vehicular traffic north and south on Sewells Road over the Rouge river in Toronto.
| Sewells Road Bridge |
Sewells Road suspension bridge on a late fall afternoon |
| Carries |
single lane of traffic on Sewells Road |
| Crosses |
Rouge River |
| Locale |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Maintained by |
Toronto Transportation Services (1998-present)
Scarborough Works Department (1912-1997) |
| Design |
Single-decked suspension bridge |
| Total length |
50 metres (160 ft) |
| Width |
single lane |
| Vertical clearance |
4.1 metres (13 ft) |
| Clearance below |
approximately 4.0 metres (13.1 ft) |
| Opened |
1912 |
The bridge is unique as it is one of a few suspension bridges found in Ontario and one of the shortest vehicular applications (most suspension bridges are used to spand over width of major waterways or valleys.
History
Completed in 1912, it was designed by civil engineer Frank Barber and Lewis Construction[1], it is the only suspension bridge in Toronto. The bridge likely provided the only means to cross the Rouge in north Scarborough when it was built. It is located not far from another important bridge crossing the Rouge, Old Finch Avenue Bailey Bridge.
Current
The bridge remains in use (with restoration in 1981[2]) and is listed in the city's list of historic structures (and 1 of 15 bridges)[3] Two single cables holds up the 50 metres (160 ft) bridge with loads under 5 tonnes (5.5 short tons) and is maintained by Toronto Transportation Services.
A historic plaque was added after 1981 to provide details on the bride's history and unique value.[4]
See also
Sewells Road is one of a few suspension bridges in Ontario:
References
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List of bridges over Rouge River
south to north |
Steeles Avenue East overpass · CP Belleville Subdivison steel trestle bridge over Rouge River · Old Finch Avenue Bailey Bridge · Sewells Road Suspension Bridge · Steel pedestrian walkway#1 · Steel pedestrian walkway#2 · Kirkham Road bridge (closed) · Meadowvale Road overpass · Twyn Rivers Drive Bridges (steel truss and bowstring arch) · Pedestrian bridge · Kingston Road overpass · Highway 401 collector/express overpasses · pedestrian bridge at mouth of Rouge · GO East Lakeshore line steel bridge at mouth of Rouge River |
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List of bridges over Don River
south to north |
Cherry Street Bridge · Gardiner Expressway · Waterfront Trail Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge · Don Valley Parkway southbound on ramp to Gardiner Expressway · Don Valley Parkway southbound on ramp to Gardiner Expressway · Five lane railway bridge · Eastern Avenue bridge · Don Valley Parkway off ramp to westbound Eastern Avenue · Queen Street Viaduct · Dundas Street · Gerrard Street · Pedestrian bridge connecting east and west sides of Riverdale Park · Don River Railway bridge#1 · Prince Edward Viaduct · Rosedale Valley Bridge · Bloor Bayview Ramp for Don Valley Parkway access · Don River Railway bridge#2 · Pottery Road Bridge · Don River Railway bridge#3 · Beechwood Drive cycle bridge · Don River Railway Bridge#4 · Leaside Bridge |
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| Humber River |
Queensway-Humber overpass · Bloor Street-Humber River overpass · Bloor-Danforth Subway-Humber River overpass · Old Mill Road Bridge · Dundas Street West overpass · Lambton Mills railway bridge · Scarlett Road overpass · Eglinton Avenue West overpass · Lawrence Avenue West overpass · St Phillips Street overpass · Humber River Bridge (Weston Golf and Country Club) · Highway 401-Humber River overpasses · Albion Road overpass · Finch Avenue West-Islington Avenue overpasses · Steeles Avenue West overpass
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| List of bridges over Mimico Creek |
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| List of bridges over Etobicoke Creek |
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| Pedestrian |
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| Other bridges over waterways |
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