Frederick Coburn Bridge (Richmond)

Canada / Quebec / Richmond / ROUTE 116, 143, 243
The Frederic-Coburn bridge, on the St. Francois River is located in Richmond, QC. This bridge is situated about halfway between Sherbrooke and Drummondville, and was built between 1965 and '66 to allow Highways 116 and 143 to cross the St. Francois. Known longtime by the name 'The New Bridge', it was officially named in 2009, in honour of Frederick Coburn, a Quebecan painter.
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Coordinates:   45°39'55"N   72°9'6"W
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