This single lane suspension bridge, with a 140 m (460 ft.) long main span, was opened to traffic in 1932 and was designed by the BC Department of Public Works in Victoria.

By 1987, the trucks crossing over this 60 year old bridge weighed about three to four times the original design load. Hagwilget Bridge was showing signs of distress and needed strengthening and emergency repairs.

B&T's Scope of Work:

1987

Suspended bridge condition survey and investigation.

1989 - 1990

Design and construction supervision for major upgrading to increase live load capacity of the suspended bridge and approaches, including deck replacement.

2002

Design of suspension bridge main tower repairs.

2003

Replacement of horizontal gussets on the truss bottom chords and replacement of bottom laterals (design of new elements, the erection method and the erection equipment in order to minimize disruption to traffic).

Numerous site visits, condition reports and several different live load ratings for BC MoT during the last 20 years.

2011

Currently providing design for bridge rehabilitation.

Awards

1991 Award of Merit from the Consulting Engineers of British Columbia

1991 Award of Excellence from the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada.