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 Five Arch Stone Bridge, Pakenham, Ontario, Canada Posted by:  The Burrow
N 45° 20.136 W 076° 17.270
18T E 399093 N 5021039
The Pakenham Bridge is a structure unique in North America. It is composed of five masonry arches that span 266 feet to cross the Mississippi River at the town of Pakenham, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WM15YGT
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/23/2022
Views: 1
The Pakenham Bridge is the only stone arch bridge in North America having five masonry arches.
Built by O'Toole & Keating of Ottawa with stone from a local quarry, it replaced a series of rickety wooden bridges in 1901. The much sturdier stone bridge is 266 ft long, 25 ft wide and 22 ft high. There are five 40-foot arches and the piers are eight feet thick with abutments of 18 feet. The largest block weighs five tonnes.
At the posted you will find a marker detailing the construction. Across the road there is ample parking as well as a picnic area with tables and a gazebo. Down the street there are stores catering to all needs.
There are many scenic photo spots, but be careful of the rushing water. Small children need to be closely supervised.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Pakenham, Ontario
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: 4916 Kinburn Side Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0
Water or other terrain spanned: Mississippi River
Architect/Builder: O'Tool & Keating
Construction Date: 1901
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