The Township has all 111 structures inspected by qualified structural engineers every second year as prescribed by the Ontario Regulation 104-97. These inspection insure that all bridges are in a safe condition. Structures that have been identified with significant structural concerns are inspected every six months.
Bridges and Culverts
The Township of Centre Wellington has 111 bridges, which cross over the many waterways that work their way throughout the township. This number is made up of both bridges and culverts that have a span that is 3 meters or more on township roads and walkways.
Bridge Replacement and 2% Capital Levy
The Township Bridge Replacement Chart (2024) provides the estimated replacement cost and approximate timing of bridge replacement projects. A 2% dedicated capital levy that was approved by Council in December 2015, continues to support Council's priority to replace or reconstruct bridge structures in Centre Wellington.
The Township's structural engineers through regular inspections make recommendation to close structures as structural and public safety concerns arise. The following structures are currently closed:
- Fourth Line (former West Garafraxa Township) between Sideroad 30 and County Road 22 (Structure 5-E)
- Sideroad 11 (former Pilkington Township) between Eighth Line W and Third Line (Structure 28-P)
- Weisenberg Road (former Pilkington Township) between Sideroad 10 and Sideroad 12 (Structure 5-P)
- Washington Street, Salem between Geddes Street and William Street (Structure 12-N)
- Sideroad 15 (former West Garafraxa Township) between Fifth Line and Sixth Line (Structure 30-WG)
- Noah Road (former Pilkington Township) between Seiling Road and Eighth Line W (Structure 32-P)
- Noah Road (former Pilkington Township) between Seiling Road and Eighth Line W (Structure 33-P)
- Sideroad 5 (former Pilkington Township) between Eighth Line W and Wellington Road 7 (Structure 30-P)
- Third Line (former Eramosa Township) between Wellington Road 22 and Sideroad 30 (Structure 7-E)
- Sixth Line (former Eramosa Township) between Wellington Road 22 and Sideroad 30 (Structure 3-E)
- First Line (former West Garafraxa Township) between Sideroad 15 and Sideroad 20 (Structure 21-WG)
For bridge closures, height and weight restrictions, please view this map of Centre Wellington.
Please report any safety problems you see on a bridge or culvert
Infrastructure Services - General Inquiries
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