New Load Restrictions in Effect for Brass Point Bridge

Parks Canada has advised that the load rating for vehicles on two bridges – Brass Point Swing and Brass Point Fixed – are being reduced from 15 tonnes to 10 tonnes effective mid-May, 2024. These bridges are located on Burnt Hills Road and connect the Township of South Frontenac with the City of Kingston.

Parks Canada recently engaged bridge consultants who assessed both bridges, recommending a full replacement of the timber swing bridge and significant rehabilitation work for the fixed bridge.

Originally constructed in the 1880s, Parks Canada conducted repairs on both in the fall of 2023 to extend the operational life of the bridges. These load restrictions will help to further extend the operational life of the bridges while designs for their replacement and rehabilitation are developed. The permanent load rating signs will be updated from 15 tonnes to 10 tonnes by mid-May 2024.

Parks Canada thanks the public for their attention to this important infrastructure matter.

For questions or concerns regarding this Notice, please contact them at rideau@pc.gc.ca and include “Brass Point Swing and Fixed Bridge” in the subject heading. For more information about the Rideau Canal, visit https://parks.canada.ca/rideau, or follow them on social media @RideauCanalNHS.