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Construction on the Mill Creek Pedestrian Bridge (B278) will start in September 2022. The approach trails on either side of the bridge are also being upgraded.
Pedestrian bridge B278 located within Mill Creek Ravine North is being replaced.
Construction is starting in September 2022. The approach trails on either side of the bridge will be upgraded to match the elevation of the replacement bridge.
Bridge B278 is a two-span riveted mixed materials structure that carries trail users over the Mill Creek Ravine between neighbourhoods of Strathcona and Bonnie Doon.
The location of this bridge in Mill Creek Ravine regularly experiences flooding during seasonal thaw cycles and after high intensity rainfall. The purpose of this project is to allow for trail connectivity through this corridor and to ensure safety for trail users year round.
A routine bridge condition assessment revealed evidence of wood rot and foundation failure on the existing bridge structure. It has been determined that maintenance work can’t extend the useful life of the bridge and the bridge must be replaced to ensure the safety of trail users.
Mill Creek Pedestrian Bridge (B278) is located a short distance upstream of the Mill Creek EPCOR intake to the North Saskatchewan River. This bridge regularly experiences flooding and debris build-up during seasonal thaw cycles and after high-intensity rainfalls.
Construction is starting in September of 2022.
The bridge replacement and trail upgrade work is anticipated to be completed in spring 2023, with additional miscellaneous work and clean-up completed in summer 2023.
The trail detour route will be posted on the project website before construction begins.
Additional detour signage will be posted on-site along the trail.
Yes, the bridge and the connecting approach trails will be closed during construction.
Some trees and shrubs will need to be removed to accommodate construction. However, the replacement bridge is aligned with the pre-existing bridge and the trail, which will allow for impact to be kept at a minimum.
A site restoration plan has been developed to restore the area after construction to the same or better condition.
Our bridges are inspected routinely and undergo condition assessments on a regular basis. These assessments determine the condition of the bridge and its components and influence whether a bridge should be rehabilitated or replaced. Determining factors are based on age, estimated useful life, condition, and estimated replacement value.
The lifecycle management team makes choices that will maximize the lifespan of the current infrastructure.
