This lengthy concrete beam bridge over the Souris River in the Municipality of Two Borders near Coulter, now on an abandoned portion of Provincial Trunk Highway 251, was constructed in 1931 by local contractors James Robertson (1880-1970) and John James Morrow. It was used until the 1960s when a new highway route was built to the south.
Concrete beam bridge over Souris River (June 2008)
Source: Manny Jacob
Concrete beam bridge over Souris River (September 2019)
Source: George Penner
Aerial view of concrete beam bridge over Souris River (June 2023)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Concrete beam bridge over Souris River (June 2023)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Concrete beam bridge over Souris River (June 2023)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Concrete beam bridge over Souris River (July 2025)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.09099, W100.94737
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: John James Morrow (1874-1962)
Our First Century: Town of Melita and Municipality of Arthur by Melita-Arthur History Committee, 1983, pages 402, 634, 700.
We thank George Penner, Manny Jacob, and Rose Kuzina for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 11 November 2025
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