Bridgeport Swing Span Bridge, Spanning Tennessee River, Bridgeport vicinity, Jackson County, AL - 15, Historic Print

Drawn from the Library of Congress archive, this print depicts Bridgeport Swing Span Bridge, Spanning Tennessee River, Bridgeport vicinity, Jackson County, AL - 15. The Library holds one of the most comprehensive collections of American and international historical prints in the world.

Library of Congress record: 15. Detail of middle panel at pivot pier and above the two (2) center supports. The middle panel chords (not shown) were made strong enough to provide for the full bending moment with the span open and arms swinging. The middle posts support the operator's house. When closed, the bridge acts as two (2) separate simple spans, except a small amount of negative bending is accommodated due to a continuous condition.

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