Historic Sites of Manitoba: Concrete Arch Bridge No. 540 (Gopher Creek, RM of Wallace-Woodworth)

Construction of this 48-foot concrete arch bridge over Gopher Creek, on provincial road 257 (an original portion of the Trans-Canada Highway) on the outskirts of Virden in the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth, was completed in 1924 by the firm of J. C. Badger & Sons, at a cost of $10,540. In 2014, after suffering flood damage, the bridge was condemned by provincial officials and closed to all vehicle traffic. It had been demolished by the time of a 2022 site visit.

Concrete arch bridge no. 540 over Gopher Creek (May 2013) Source: Gordon Goldsborough Concrete arch bridge no. 540 over Gopher Creek (July 2021) Source: George Penner Concrete arch bridge no. 540 over Gopher Creek (July 2021) Source: George Penner Site of the concrete arch bridge no. 540 over Gopher Creek (May 2022) Source: Rose Kuzina Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.84151, W100.90957 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: John Connors Badger (1867-1934)

Sources:

Good Roads Board Records, GR0016, Schedule A0215, G10707, Folio 49, RM of Wallace, Archives of Manitoba.

Manitoba historic bridges inventory book (1920s), copy in possession of Gordon Goldsborough on loan from David Ennis.

We thank Lisa Wilhelm, Tony Capizzi, George Penner, and Rose Kuzina for providing additional information used here.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 14 November 2022

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