Location
Lockport, Manitoba
Expertise
Transportation
Bridges
Bridge Rehabilitation & Retrofit
Infrastructure
Structures
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A thorough inspection report in 2017 concluded that the main span of the St. Andrew’s Lock and Dam bridge deck had to be replaced. In late 2019, Associated Engineering was retained by Public Services and Procurement Canada to work on the project.
Associated Engineering undertook the comprehensive detailed inspections in 2019 to inform the rehabilitation and strengthening design. The objective of the rehabilitation was to remove the load posting on the bridge, which was posted at 36 tonnes, complete the deck rehabilitation on both approach structures, complete new deck and stringers on the main truss spans (spans 1 through 7), widening of existing deck to the north, and replace expansion bearings on pier 1.
Detailed analysis was undertaken in order to fully understand the nature of the existing structure, taking into account material properties from a hundred years ago, and how it is configured. This understanding was key to developing an appropriate design response to rehabilitate, strengthen, and widen the structure. The detailed analysis included a structural evaluation taking into account reductions in structural capacity of existing deteriorated members. The structural evaluation was completed to determine deficient members that would need upgrading for the anticipated load demands and widening.
Client
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Completed
2023
Designation
National Historic Site of Canada
Award
ACEC-Manitoba Award of Merit
Award
Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba (EGM) Team Achievement Award
Project Highlights
454m
Bridge length
7000
Vehicles per day
$40M
Construction value
During construction, the St. Andrew’s Lock and Dam had to remain open to support the local economy; while protecting endangered bird species and limiting further ground disturbance to preserve the area around the facility that is rich in archeological history.
This was a multi-year undertaking beginning in 2019 and culminated with the bridge re-opening in July 2023. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on July 17, 2023, video here.
The operating life of the bridge has been extended by 50 years. The project showcases effective ways to design and manage the preservation and improvement of protected, designated historical structures.
In 2024, the project received a Team Achievement Award from Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba and an Award of Merit from ACEC-MB.
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