The Municipality of Kincardine recently undertook a Bridge Master Plan with GEI Consultants Canada. The study for this plan evaluated each of the 83 municipally owned bridges throughout the community. It identified the potential for permanently retiring bridges to avoid costly repairs and replacement work.

These were broken into short-term (0-10 year) and long-term (10+ year) recommendations and their impact on the overall transportation network.

Opportunities to share your thoughts

Scroll down the page to familiarize yourself with the content, then share your thoughts with us by 11:55 p.m. EDT on July 18th, 2025. You can also join us for an upcoming open house, and make sure you check back here for updates as the project progresses.

Public Open House

You're invited to learn more and provide your comments at the Kincardine Bridge Master Plan at an upcoming Public Open House. We'll present details about the study, the process used to decide possible bridge retirements, what a bridge retirement would look like, and allow you to share your thoughts.

June 18th, 2025 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Underwood Community Centre, 1240 Concession 6, Underwood

If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact us by e-mail or at 519-396-3468 ext. 7121. Advanced requests are encouraged to enable us to meet your needs.

The Bridges

Those marked with an 🔴 (red dot) are identified as short-term. Those marked with a 🟡 (yellow dot) are identified as long-term. Bridges identified with 🟢 (green dot) are remaining bridges.

Please note:

The map below identifies additional structures beyond those listed. While those structures also meet the criteria for closures, replacement is recommended based on their location and traffic volumes.

Short-Term (0-10 Year)

Through this study, 6 bridges and 2 large culverts were identified for potential retirement with the next 10 years. These are identified on the map as 🔴 (red dots).

Shewfelt Bridge (2128)
Located on Sideroad 20 between Concession 7 and Concession 5
5th Sideroad Bridge (2134)
Located on Sideroad 5 between Concession 9 and Concession 11
5th Sideroad Bridge (2136)
Located on Sideroad 5 between Concession 11 and Bruce Road 15
30th Sideroad Bridge (2610)
Located on Sideroad 30 between Concession 6 and Bruce Road 20
Sullivan Bridge (2621)
Located on Sideroad 15 between Concession 8 and Concession 10
Culvert 2624
Located on Concession 10
Culvert 2630
Located on Concession 12

Long-Term (10+ Year)

Through this study, 10 additional bridges/culverts were identified for potential retirement in time frames extending more than 10 years. These are identified on the map as 🟡 (yellow dots).

J & I Sideroad Bridge (2627)
Located on J & I Sideroad between Concession 10 and Concession 12
J & I Sideroad Bridge (2632)
Located on J & I Sideroad between Concession 10 and Concession 12
Arda Bridge (2615)
Located on J & I Sideroad between Concession 6 and Concession 8
Alma Street Bridge (2602)
Located on Alma Street between Albert Road and Concession 2
Sideroad 30 Bridge (2107)
Located on Sideroad 30 between Huron-Kincardine East and South Line

A map of the Municipality of Kincardine identifying bridge locations.

Share your thoughts

Share your comments about the proposed retirements by 11:55 p.m. EDT on July 18th, 2025. Paper copies for participation in the commenting period are also available at the Municipal Administration Centre at 1475 Concession 5, Kincardine from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Share your thoughts about the Bridge Master Plan Implementation

For more assistance

If you require assistance or documents in an alternative format, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 519-396-3468 ext. 7121 or by e-mail.

Adam Weishar, C.E.T.
Director of Infrastructure and Development
Municipality of Kincardine
1475 Concession 5
Kincardine, Ontario
N2Z 2X6
519-396-3468 ext. 7119

Alyssa Kochanski, P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
GEI Consultants Canada
1266 South Service Road, Unit C31
Hamilton, Ontario
L8E 5R9
416-768-1494

Bridge Master Plan Implementation