Historic Sites of Manitoba: Steel Pony Truss Bridge (Wilson River, RM of Dauphin)

A small steel pony truss bridge spanning the Wilson River in the Rural Municipality of Dauphin was constructed in the early 20th century. The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic at the time of a 2020 site visit.

Steel pony truss bridge over the Wilson River

Steel pony truss bridge over the Wilson River (July 2017)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough

Steel pony truss bridge over the Wilson River

Steel pony truss bridge over the Wilson River (July 2017)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough

Steel pony truss bridge over the Wilson River

Steel pony truss bridge over the Wilson River (August 2020)
Source: George Penner

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N51.20934, W100.04002
denoted by symbol on the map above

Sources:

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough and George Penner.

Page revised: 18 August 2020

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