A concrete arch bridge over Gopher Creek, south of Virden in the Rural Municipality of Wallace-Woodworth, was constructed in 1920 by contractor William Thomas Manser, using Plan 563, at a cost of $6,246. It had been demolished and replaced by a modern steel and concrete bridge at the time of a 2022 site visit.
Concrete arch bridge no. 563 over Gopher Creek (August 2014)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Concrete arch bridge no. 563 over Gopher Creek (August 2014)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Modern bridge over Gopher Creek (May 2022)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.83489, W100.91773
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: William Thomas Manser (1869-1958)
Manitoba historic bridges inventory book (1920s), copy in possession of Gordon Goldsborough on loan from David Ennis.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 15 August 2021
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