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Hugh John Flemming Bridge

Hugh John Flemming Bridge

Bridge in Carleton County, New Brunswick

The Hugh John Flemming Bridge is a multi-arch concrete structure which forms part of Route 130 near Hartland, New Brunswick, Canada. It was completed in 1960.[1]

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The bridge was built to accommodate the Trans Canada Highway, which opened in 1962. Because it is within view of the famous Hartland Covered Bridge a beautiful design was chosen instead of a less expensive steel-deck truss design. Writes John Leroux: "the government saw the importance of creating an attractive contemporary structure to honour the beauty of the adjacent structure."[2] The design features a series of seven narrow parabolic arches to span the river, inspired by European Expressionist architecture of the 1930s and 30s, specifically the work of Swiss engineer Robert Maillart.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Renovations to begin on Hugh John Flemming Bridge". gnb.ca.
  2. [2]
    Leroux, John (2008). Building New Brunswick: An Architectural History. Fredericton, NB: Goose Lane Editions. p. 232. ISBN 9780864925046.
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