Partially Raised Scherzer Bridge in Smiths Falls, ON

(Satellite)

Eight closeup photos

I've seen this bridge before, but I can't find any existing notes on it. So I hope this is not a repeat.

Brendan J Dock posted
Smith Falls ON never to lower again, photo credit unknown.
Dennis DeBruler This is the first time I've seen a rolling bridge abandoned that is not at least most of the way up. This view shows how it rolls backwards along the girder foundation.
Paul Campbell Near railway museum

Street View
[There are several locks in this town.]

André Gerow posted

Once part of Canada's third national railway, this Bascule bridge was built for the Canadian Northern Railway ( CNoR ) and later used by CN.

The line was abandoned in 1986 which saw the end of this railway of Smith Falls.

Very gusty winds, but I managed to get a few good shots.

Joe Dockrill shared

Jenifer Brown, Jan 2020

Jenifer Brown, Jan 2020

Kri Pe, Sep 2019

Lanark County Genealogical Society posted

The Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge is a “Scherzer Rolling Lift” type of structure, developed by William Scherzer, an American engineer. Built in 1912-1913 to carry the Canadian Northern Railway main line across the Rideau Canal, a busy steamboat navigation system, the bridge was known for its ease and speed of operation. This special bridge was designated a National Historic Site in 1983.

Photo: 1978, Ralph Greenhill, Archives of Ontario

Barry Westhouse commented on the above post
Shown here in non-operating condition - 7/05/2015

Wayne O'Shea commented on the above post
Sept 2009..