Bridgeport Swing Span Bridge, Spanning Tennessee River, Bridgeport vicinity, Jackson County, AL - 12 Classic, Antique Poster

Originally preserved in the Library of Congress, this print of Bridgeport Swing Span Bridge, Spanning Tennessee River, Bridgeport vicinity, Jackson County, AL - 12 Classic is now available for your home or office. The Library has preserved this image as part of its permanent historical collection.

Library of Congress record: 12. Detailed view of one (1) end of the swing span, supported on a rest pier, with the span in the closed position and in the train operational mode. Note the end truss bearing where a steel wedge is in the driven position to complete the end bearing arrangement. The wedges are power-driven through the machinery crank arms shown, thus forcing the ends of the swing span truss upward. Note: The top of the old stone pies has been encased with a concrete collar to hold stone masonry together and strengthen truss bearing points.

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