John Hextall Bridge Rehabilitation

The bridge is a registered-historic three-span steel through‑truss structure, originally built in 1910, which previously carried streetcars and road traffic. Since 1986, it has served as a pedestrian bridge carrying the Bow River Pathway over the Bow River.

Throughout the project stages, significant scope was added including:​​​​​​​

• Removal of all existing deck layers (timber, asphalt, and steel deck)
• Replacement of ~80% of deck stringers
• Placement of new concrete deck, approach slabs, and deck joints
• Replacement of bridge bicycle barrier & retrofit of cantilever walkway
• Lead containment & recoating of superstructure steel
• Structural rehabilitation of abutment seats and pier caps
• Aesthetic rehabilitation of abutment walls, pier caps, and abutment staircases
• Replacement & upgrade of bridge lighting system
• Environmental containment of the works listed above