Highway 20 Bridge ReplacementLocation: Highway 20 over Ontario Power Generation channel, Thorold, ON.
Client: Regional Municipality of Niagara ELLIS was retained by the Region of Niagara to complete the replacement design for the single span steel truss bridge that carried Highway 20 (Regional Road 20) over an Ontario Power Generation channel in the City of Thorold. ELLIS completed the detailed design for a new 32m single span bridge. A temporary bypass roadway and bridge were constructed prior to removal of the existing structure to maintain traffic during construction. The new bridge features a decorative truss pattern on the new concrete parapet walls and custom lattice pattern aluminum railings sympathetic to the aesthetic of the original steel truss structure. The project included 290m of road reconstruction along Highway 20 and the reconstruction of intersections at Holland Road and Princess Street. Rankin Construction Inc. was awarded the construction contract and ELLIS provided contract administration and site inspection services during construction. |
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Beck Road Bridge ReplacementLocation: Beck Road, over Lyon’s Creek, Niagara Falls, ON.
Client: City of Niagara Falls ELLIS was retained to complete the replacement design for Beck Road Bridge. In 2013, a deck condition survey was completed by Golder. ELLIS reviewed the condition survey and completed a load capacity evaluation and rehabilitation/replacement analysis for the existing 39m long, three span structure (including detailed construction cost estimates) in 2014. Following the RRA, ELLIS completed the detailed design for a new single-span concrete box girder bridge with architectural parapet walls and railings in 2023. The project included securing a permit under the Endangered Species Act and special provisions in the contract to work around and protect the American Water Willow (SAR species). The project also included 210m of road construction on Beck Road. Rankin was awarded the construction contract and completed the project in August 2024. ELLIS also provided contract administration and site inspection services during construction. |
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Black Creek Bridge ReplacementLocation: Niagara Parkway over Black Creek, Fort Erie, ON.
Client: Niagara Parks Commission Preliminary and detail design for the replacement of Black Creek Bridge (Structure No. 12). ELLIS had previously completed a condition survey and rehabilitation/replacement analysis for the structure in 2017. A supplemental assessment was prepared by ELLIS to further investigate replacement options in 2020. The preferred alternative for the new bridge was a cast-in-place concrete rigid frame with an arched fascia on a new road alignment. The replacement structure included a stone pattern formliner on the parapet walls and architectural steel railings. The project also included 125 metres of road reconstruction along the Niagara Parkway and reconstruction of the intersection of Black Creek Road with the Niagara Parkway. Rankin Construction Inc. was awarded the construction contract and ELLIS provided contract administration and site inspection services during construction. |
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Long Point Bridge ReplacementLocation: Long Point Causeway Bridge over Big Creek, Norfolk County, ON.
Client: Parsons (Principal Consultant) & the Corporation of Norfolk County ELLIS Engineering Inc. was retained as a sub-consultant to Parsons to complete the detailed design for the replacement of the Long Point Causeway Bridge over Big Creek. Long Point Causeway Bridge is a two lane structure that provides a vital community and recreational link, connecting the mainland to the cottage community on Long Point, a designated World Biosphere Reserve. The new bridge design consists of a three span concrete hollow core slab girder bridge. The bridge was designed to accommodate multiple agency requirements to minimize the environmental impacts on the sensitive lands. |
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Reece Bridge ReplacementLocation: RR69 (Twenty Mile Road) over Twenty Mile Creek, West Lincoln, ON.
Client: Regional Municipality of Niagara Detailed design for a new, two span, 110m long, reinforced concrete slab on Welded Wide-Flange steel plate girder bridge structure. A new roadway alignment was used and the roadway approaches were raised several metres above existing grades at some locations. The geotechnical investigation determined poor soils on the east approach would be unable to support additional fill. The most cost-effective solution was to design a second span across the poor soils and to use caisson deep foundations. Reinforced soil retaining walls were utilized at the west abutment and approach. Semi-integral abutments were utilized. Our design incorporated Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars in the architectural patterned parapet walls. Construction was staged to keep the bridge open to traffic. ELLIS provided contract administration and site inspection services during construction. |
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Christie Street Bridge RehabilitationLocation: Christie Street, Grimsby, ON.
Client: Regional Municipality of Niagara Christie Street Bridge is a 49m long, three span prestressed concrete box girder structure. The bridge carries Christie Street over CN railway tracks in Grimsby, ON. The original construction was completed in 1973. The Region commissioned a rehabilitation of Christie Street Bridge, including replacement of the parapet walls, conversion of the expansion joints to semi-integral joints at both ends of the deck, and asphalt paving of the deck and approaches. The rehabilitation work was completed by Rankin Construction in 2011. |
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Bridge No. 13 (Line 1 Road) RehabilitationLocation: Line 1 Road, Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON.
Client: Town of Niagara-On-The-Lake Originally completed circa 1960, Bridge No. 13 carries Line 1 Road over Four Mile Creek in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. The rehabilitation work included replacing the parapet walls, placing a concrete overlay, and patching, waterproofing, and paving the deck. The rehabilitation project was completed by Rankin Construction in 2011. |
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Morningstar Mill Bridge ReplacementLocation: Morningstar Mill, St. Catharines, ON.
Client: City of St. Catharines The replacement of Morningstar Mill Bridge was commissioned by the City of St. Catharines. The bridge carries the entrance to the mill over a drainage channel. The replacement structure was completed by Rankin Construction in 2011. Several architectural features were included to enhance the bridge aesthetics, including formliner on the parapet walls and balusters; faux-arch formliner on the box culvert; and colourized formliner on the culvert and wingwalls. |
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Mckenzie Bridge RehabilitationLocation: McKenzie, Lincoln, ON.
Client: Town of Lincoln McKenzie Bridge is a 12m long structure, carrying Mountain Road over Spring Creek in the Town of Lincoln, Ontario. The rehabilitation work included new parapet walls and railings, concrete patch repairs, and repaving of the deck. The work was completed in 2011 by Brennan Paving Ltd. |
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Central Avenue Bridge EvaluationLocation: Central Avenue, Fort Erie, ON.
Client: Regional Municipality of Niagara Central Avenue Bridge is a five span bridge that crosses over CN Rail tracks and Lewis Street in the Town of Fort Erie. It was completed circa 1954. ELLIS Engineering Inc. was retained by the Niagara Region to complete a Rehabilitation/Replacement Analysis in 2006, an "Up-Close" Visual Inspection of the Truss Panel Points in 2009, and a Load Capacity Evaluation of the through truss in 2011. |
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Weightman Bridge RehabilitationLocation: Portage Road, Niagara Falls, ON.
Client: City of Niagara Falls Weightman Bridge, constructed in 1968, spans the Welland River, in the Village of Chippawa. It is a three span bridge with an overall length of 98.1m. The rehabilitation of Weightman Bridge was commissioned by the City of Niagara Falls. The work, completed by Rankin Construction Inc. in May 2011, included a deck replacement, new parapet walls, coating of the structural steel, and replacement of the hollow core slabs in the central span. The rehabilitated structure features a glass fibre reinforced concrete deck and parapet walls, architectural light poles, and an architectural stone pattern finish on the parapet walls. The total contract value was $3.8 MIL. |
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Dean's Bridge RehabilitationLocation: Lyon's Creek Road, Niagara Falls, ON.
Client: Regional Municipality of Niagara Dean's Bridge, constructed in 1967, spans Lyon’s Creek, in the City of Niagara Falls. The structure originally consisted of five spans. The rehabilitation work included the elimination of the end spans, resulting in a 56.3m long, three span structure. Completed in the fall of 2009, the rehabilitation work included a deck replacement, new parapet walls, repairs to the approach span piers, and filling-in the end spans. The 4 month project was completed by Rankin Construction Inc. in the fall of 2009. The contract value was $1.7 MIL. |
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15 Mile Creek Bridge ReplacementLocation: North Service Road, St. Catharines, ON.
Client: Regional Municipality of Niagara The original 15 Mile Creek Bridge was constructed in 1961. This structure required replacement and a new structure was commissioned by the Regional Municipality of Niagara. ELLIS Engineering Inc. (EEI) designed the new 32m single span prestressed concrete box girder structure. The $1.9 million dollar contract was awarded to Rankin Construction. The new structure was opened to traffic in late 2010. |
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Sawmill Road and Maple Street Structure ReplacementsLocation: Sawmill Road & Maple Street, Pelham, ON
Client: Town of Pelham The new crossings at Sawmill Road (main picture) & Maple Street (bottom left) were commissioned by the Town of Pelham. ELLIS Engineering Inc. designed the new crossings, using precast concrete culverts to replace the old corroded structures. The $600 000 contract was awarded to Brennan Paving Ltd. The 4 month project was completed and the new structures opened to traffic in late 2009. |
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Merritt Street Bridge ReplacementLocation: Merritt Street, St. Catharines, ON
Client: City of St. Catharines Carrying Merritt Street over CN railway tracks in the historic downtown area of Merritton, the original Merritt Street Bridge was constructed in 1959. This structure required replacement and a new structure was commissioned by the City of St. Catharines. ELLIS Engineering Inc. designed the new prestressed concrete box girder structure, and the work was completed by Rankin Construction. By staging the construction, the bridge remained open to traffic throughout the project. The new structure was fully opened to traffic in the spring of 2008. The new Merritt Street Bridge, dubbed the "Merritton Skyway", contains many architectural embellishments, adding character to the area. |
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Victoria Avenue Bridge ReplacementLocation: Victoria Avenue, Lincoln, ON
Client: Town of Lincoln Victoria Avenue Bridge was built circa 1906. The original structure was replaced with a 7.5m arch, designed to resemble the original. The architectural spheres and capstones, as well as the balusters in the railing were retained from the original structure and incorporated into the new structure. The retained elements add to the overall beauty and historical appeal of the new bridge. Another highlight is the use of patterned and colourised formliner. The 4 month, $800 000 project was completed in the fall of 2010 by Rankin Construction. |
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Orchard Hill Bridge ReplacementLocation: Orchard Hill Drive, Thorold, ON
Client: City of Thorold Built circa 1920, the original structure crossing Twelve Mile Creek required replacement. The new 6m concrete arch was designed by ELLIS Engineering Inc. to match the natural aesthetics of the area. The new structure, commissioned by the City of Thorold incorporates an elaborate formliner pattern, mock stone parapet walls, and a custom railing. The bridge was completed in 2005 by Rankin Construction, and is a true marriage of function and aesthetic. |
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Culvert 10 Sawmill Road ReplacementLocation: Sawmill Road, 90m East of Centre Street, Pelham, ON
Client: Town of Pelham Sawmill Road (Structure No. 10) carries Sawmill Road over Fifteen Mile Creek. The existing twin span soil steel multi-plate elliptical culverts were removed and replaced with a single span cast-in-place reinforced concrete culvert. ELLIS Engineering Inc. was retained to complete the detailed design, prepare contract documents, and provide Contract Administration services during construction. The new structure has a 10.0m clear span. The 3 month project was completed by Rankin Construction Inc. in the fall of 2016. |
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Hwy 400 Bridge RehabilitationLocation: Hwy 400, Simcoe County, ON
Client: Transenco/Ontario Ministry of Transportation Constructed in 1958, the reinforced concrete slab on steel girder overhead bridge was built to carry Highway 400 over CPR tracks. ELLIS Engineering was a sub-consultant to Transenco and was retained for the design of the structures. The job was divided into two contracts consisting of a structure widening and a structure rehabilitation. All the piers were rebuilt with new piles and crashwalls. The steel girders and reinforced concrete decks were also newly constructed. The exterior steel girders and ends of the interior girders were coated. The projects involved complex staging and construction sequencing in order to accommodate traffic requirements. The contracts were valued at over $7 million dollars each, and the work was completed in 2010. |
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