The
interwar period was a time of increased wealth and population growth in southern Ontario. As a result, the number of automobiles on the roads surged drastically, which created a need for updated roadways and increased means of crossing the Grand River. To meet this need, four bridges were built in the area: this bridge, the
Freeport Bridge and Bridgeport Bridge in
Kitchener, and the
Caledonia Bridge (since renamed) in
Caledonia. On August 19, 1982, it was designated as a historic place under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 2225) and given Municipal ID (IDM) number 10817. It is also listed on the Ontario Heritage Bridge list. In 2009, the bridge underwent repairs and reconstruction. It re-opened to the public in July, 2009. File:View S from Cambr main st bridge.jpg | A view from the bridge, looking south to the Concession Street Bridge File:Cambr main st bridge from West.jpg | A view of the bridge from the west side. == References ==