Historic Sites of Manitoba: Thompson Steel Pony Truss Bridge (Birdtail Creek, Municipality of Prairie View)

A small, steel pony truss bridge over the Birdtail Creek in the Municipality of Prairie View was built in the early 20th century.

Thompson steel pony truss bridge over Birdtail Creek (July 2015) Source: Gordon Goldsborough Aerial view of Thompson steel pony truss bridge over Birdtail Creek (September 2020) Source: George Penner Site Location (lat/long): N50.48449, W100.96354 denoted by symbol on the map above

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We thank Ron Bell and George Penner for providing information used here.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 27 September 2020

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