A bowstring arch bridge over the Turtle River, on a former section of Highway 5 in what is now the Municipality of Ste. Rose, was built in 1921 by the Winnipeg-based William Newman & Company, using Plan 778, at a cost of $8,459.
Concrete arch bridge no. 778 over the Turtle River (September 2014)
Source: David Ennis
Concrete arch bridge no. 778 over the Turtle River (September 2014)
Source: David Ennis
Concrete arch bridge no. 778 over the Turtle River (June 2018)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Concrete arch bridge no. 778 over the Turtle River (August 2021)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.99840, W99.52763
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: William Newman (1866-1952)
We thank David Ennis and George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 30 September 2021
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