Led the structural evaluation, rehabilitation, and replacement of five pedestrian bridges in key parks across Brampton. Responsibilities included conducting detailed visual inspections, assessing structural integrity, and preparing engineering designs compliant with the Ontario Building Code and the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable and cost-effective solutions, ensuring public safety and infrastructure longevity.
- Key locations: Curtis Park, Sparrow Park, Watson Valley Park, Maitland Park North, and Knightsbridge Park.
- Scope: Replacement of deteriorating structures with galvanized steel truss bridges, installation of new railings, concrete repairs, and embankment restoration.
- Results: Delivered innovative designs that enhanced pedestrian and cyclist safety, improved structural durability, and extended the service life of the bridges by 75 years. The project included Replacement of six weathering-steel truss pedestrian bridges and a 13.1 m single span cast-in-place concrete T-beam pedestrian bridge
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GMP website
The pedestrian bridge at Archdekin Park is situated in Joyce Archdekin Park over Etobicoke Creek, approximately 50m west of Main Street. The tasks covered by this contract encompass the replacement of the current pedestrian bridge with a new one, featuring architectural and aesthetic enhancements. Additionally, the project involves restoring the surrounding trailway sections to seamlessly match the existing ones both east and west of the proposed bridge. Further aspects of the work include trailside safety enhancements, channel restoration, and landscaping.
Iron Bridge Fab Website
- 20.2m span, 4.46m clear width Pedestrian Bridge fabricated with 2 girder lines
- Galvanized
- Painted 2-coat system as per OPSS 911
- Laminated decorative timber deck
- Erection completed in one mobilization
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Writeups from Tim
The Joyce Archdekin Park Pedestrian Bridge, originally constructed in 1945, was a 13.1-metre single-span cast-in-place concrete T-beam structure with a 4.3-metre deck, carrying pedestrians across the Etobicoke Creek. After nearly eight decades of service, CFA was engaged to complete a comprehensive condition survey and detailed visual inspections to assess rehabilitation and replacement options. Our assessment determined that full replacement was the most effective solution.
Recognizing the bridge’s high visibility at a key gateway into downtown Brampton, the City requested a “showcase” replacement bridge that would enhance the community’s public realm. To achieve this, CFA collaborated with an architect and developed multiple design alternatives for the City’s review.
The selected solution—a striking steel arched-girder bridge with a timber deck and sleek steel cable handrails—provides both durability and architectural presence, creating a landmark structure that reflects Brampton’s vision for a welcoming and vibrant downtown.