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Comstock Bridge Trusses Back Over River WGN 45-06-04. August 28, 2003 - The Comstock Bridge trusses are again spanning Trout River. The first truss was lowered into place on new abutment caps on Monday, August 25, the second truss was set Thursday, August 28. The first truss is back over the river Photo by Joe Nelson, August 26, 2003 The floor beams are inserted into the first truss Photo by Joe Nelson, August 28, 2003 The second truss is hoisted on its way. The new lattice members are Douglas fir. Photo by Joe Nelson, August 28, 2003 The truss is lined up with the floor beams and abutment seat Photo by Joe Nelson, August 28, 2003 Nathan Cote checks alignment Photo by Joe Nelson, August 28, 2003 The final alignment. The truss will be pulled into the floor beams with "come- alongs" thrusting the beams though the truss web at the lower chord Photo by Joe Nelson, August 28, 2003 Floor beam to truss detaill Photo by Joe Nelson, August 28, 2003 The Comstock bridge is back over the Trout River. Photo by Joe Nelson, August 28, 2003

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