This railway bridge over the Pembina River, with steel spans on stone piers and abutments, was constructed in the early 20th century as part of the CPR La Riviere Subdivision in what is now the Municipality of Pembina. The spans were removed in January 2021.
La Riviere Railway Bridge (May 2015)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
La Riviere Railway Bridge (May 2015)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
La Riviere Railway Bridge shortly before demolition (January 2021)
Source: Chris ThompsonSite Location (lat/long): N49.24986, W98.70652
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
MHS Centennial Business: Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Mary Jane Valley Railway Bridge #1 (Mary Jane Creek, Municipality of Pembina)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Mary Jane Valley Railway Bridge #2 (Mary Jane Creek, Municipality of Pembina)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Mary Jane Valley Railway Bridge #3 (Mary Jane Creek, Municipality of Pembina)
This page was prepared by Chris Thompson and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 6 January 2023
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