An abandoned concrete arch bridge over the Plum Creek, west of Souris in the Municipality of Souris-Glenwood, was built in 1921, using Plan No. 734, as part of Provincial Trunk Highway #2. The highway has since been relocated to the south.
Concrete bowstring arch bridge #734 over Plum Creek (May 1961) by George H. Harris
Source: Archives of Manitoba, George Harris Fonds, Acc. 1979-141, P7447, Album 3, Page 44
Abandoned concrete bowstring arch bridge #734 over Plum Creek (April 2017)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Abandoned concrete bowstring arch bridge #734 over Plum Creek (April 2017)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Location (lat/long): N49.62141, W100.29936
denoted by symbol on the map above
Manitoba historic bridges inventory book (1920s), copy in possession of Gordon Goldsborough on loan from David Ennis.
This page was prepared by Ian Robson and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 7 February 2021
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