West Montrose Covered Bridge Rehabilitation

pre-construction

-The West Montrose Covered Bridge over the Grand River -The bridge is a locally and nationally designated Heritage Bridge -The scope includes comprehensive rehabilitation of the structure and ancillary components of the bridge which will provide access to pedestrians, cyclists, horse & buggies, and small vehicles. - removal and replacement of existing steel bailey trusses with more robust steel girders. - the existing bridge will be temporarily supported during construction to preserve the heritage aspects - the new girders will be concealed, just like the current steel bailey trusses are. - roof repair/replacement and reinstatement of the fire alarm system are also part of this project. - important to for the community of West Montrose - due to its municipal and federal significance as a heritage structure, this bridge attracts upwards of 60,000 visitors annually. - a number of cycling clubs purposely incorporate this bridge into both their regular routes, and their special event routes.