2023 – Victoria Trail bridge

Project Highlights

Repairs to the Victoria Trail bridge are done, and the bridge is open to traffic.

Background

During a routine inspection by Alberta Transportation, a broken truss was discovered on the Sturgeon County bridge. While Alberta Transportation inspects the bridge, maintenance and capital replacement are the County’s responsibilities.

The Victoria Trail Bridge opened in 1931 and is scheduled for replacement in 2028.

(Bridge File 00839)

Location

Project Updates

August 16, 2023

The bridge repairs are done.

Work this week included:
- Deck replacement.
- Wheel guard replacement.
- Regraded the approaches.
August 11, 2023

The contractor arrived at the bridge on Tuesday, August 8 and started the repair work.

Work this week:
- Bridge truss repairs.
- Additional repairs to the bridge deck and wheel guards are in progress.
July 31, 2023

During the July 18, 2023, Council Meeting, Council approved up to $250,000 to fund emergency repairs to the bridge. Transportation Services is still in the process of confirming what work will be needed in order for us to re-open the bridge while ensuring public safety. We will share more information with the community once the details regarding the work needed and the timeline for construction are confirmed. Updates will be posted on this page and shared on the Sturgeon County Facebook page.
July 17, 2023

The full extent of repairs needed to safely reopen the bridge are still not known. A contractor will start some repairs in early August. These repairs will allow further inspections to be done, and possible further repairs to be done to reopen the bridge until it is eventually replaced.
July 7, 2023

Bridge inspections are being done to determine what repairs are needed in order to reopen the bridge. The timeline to repair the bridge isn’t known at this time.
July 3, 2023

Inspections are being scheduled. A repair timeline will depend on the work that is required and on the availability of supplies.