The Beausejour Bridge Taken Down

November 10, 2003 - News from Amqui, Quebec: The Beausejour bridge (61-58-07), bypassed and abandoned in the 70's was removed from its abutments and stored in a field two years ago. The town of Amqui (many miles away from the bridge location) is planning to move the bridge to a park. A contract has been given to dismantle and store the bridge and the work has begun.

The chords have been cut at the floor level and trestle in the middle. The bridge has been loaded on two floats for the move to Amqui and storage. This is a bridge I do not see anymore as "historic". It is a shame to do such a job.

Sincerely,
Gerald Arbour

Beausejour bridge (61-58-07)
Photo 11/10/03
Provided by Gerald Arbour

Beausejour bridge (61-58-07)
Photo 11/10/03
Provided by Gerald Arbour