Something caught my eye the other day while driving down the busy Trans Canada Highway. It was near Rush Lake, Saskatchewan and the object of interest was the same thing that had been catching my eye for well over forty-five years now: a one-arch bowstring bridge. I always say to myself, "I'll stop next time." Well, I decided that "next time" was going to be this time (finally).
The bridge is located about half a mile north of the highway and is situated on a dirt road that runs parallel to the railroad tracks. I was expecting the bridge to be closed but to my surprise found that it was still in use and in great condition. It's one of the best preserved examples of a bowstring bridge I've encountered in my travels.
The bridge crosses over Rush Lake Creek.
I would imagine most of the traffic over the bridge is now from farm vehicles.
The name is embossed on both the northeast corner and again on the southwest corner of the bridge.
And just as I was about to leave a train passed by...woo woo!
Photographed on March 25, 2022.
The only such bridge I know of is by Borden, SK but it has long since been closed. So wonderful to see one still in use!
ReplyDeleteMany of the old bowstring bridges are closed but I've recently found a few, including this one, that are used on a daily basis.
DeleteA win/win - a wonderful bridge AND a train. Can't get much better than that.
ReplyDeleteAnd the weather was nice too!
DeleteGreat pictures. One of my favourite topics. The train was certainly a bonus.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dale. Don't forget to drive across the bridge when you visit...it's a thrill!
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