Planning and design is underway for the replacement of the historic trestle bridge located within Mill Creek Ravine along 76 Avenue.
Project Update - January 2025
The existing bridge has reached the end of its service life. Replacement of the trestle bridge will ensure a safe crossing for those who walk, cycle and roll. Detailed design for the project is currently underway.
As part of this project, the culvert that carries Mill Creek under 76 Avenue will be replaced with a roadway bridge to increase area capacity and address soil erosion issues.
During construction, a temporary full closure of the pedestrian bridge and 76 Avenue is expected through Mill Creek. The specific details of the closure, including timing and detour options, will be confirmed as the project advances.
A pre-construction meeting is planned for late 2025 to share project information with residents and answer any questions regarding upcoming construction and impacts.
Bridge Design
The replacement trestle bridge will include features similar to those of the current structure.
After further review, considering factors such as erosion and flooding risks, optimizing capital renewal requirements and timelines, and environmental benefits, the City has decided to replace the existing culvert under 76 Avenue with a new single-span, concrete girder bridge. Alongside this work, Mill Creek will be re-aligned and restored.
Project Overview
The bridge was originally constructed in 1902. The Mill Creek Trestle Bridge structure was part of an early rail connection between the towns of Strathcona and Edmonton and remains a valuable part of the Edmonton River Valley trail system.
The existing bridge has reached the end of its service life, and replacement of the bridge is being planned.
In addition to the bridge replacement, the project will explore upgrades to the culvert (the structure that holds and directs the water) under 76 Avenue, and address soil erosion issues near the existing bridge.
