Powerscourt Covered Bridge Restored

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Elgin, Quebec, Quebec, December 18, 2009 - Powerscourt Bridge, the oldest covered bridge in Canada, has been restored to it's original plans and reopened to traffic Friday, December 4.

The bridge was classified as an historic site by both the federal and provincial governments, in the 1980's.

The 180-foot bridge was built in 1861 to cross the Chateauguay River in two spans using the McCallum Truss.

For the story and a gallery of photos, go to: http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Powerscourt+covered+bridge+community+hard+work+saved+Huntingdon+wishing+bridge/2359562/Gallery+Powerscourt+Bridge/2359851/story.html?tab=PHOT.