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New Power House Bridge Trusses Placed over River

May 9, 2002 - Both queenpost trusses were moved with a back-hoe and a fork lift over the Gihon River and into position onto the newly cast pads flanking the existing self-supporting bridge floor.
Trusses moved over the river. Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002 Trusses moved over the river. Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
The first of the two trusses is airborn and on its way.
Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
The upstream truss is in position and being secured with cables.
Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
Trusses moved over the river. Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002 Trusses moved over the river. Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
The second truss is secured and clear of the ground.
Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
The second truss is moved to the bridge deck, the back-hoe and fork lift moving slowly and in concert.
Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
Trusses moved over the river. Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002 Trusses moved over the river. Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
Roland Blais and David Morrill prepare the pads to receive the downstream truss.
Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
The truss is dropped neatly into position as the two equipment operators work in unison.
Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
Trusses moved over the river. Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002 Trusses moved over the river. Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
Both trusses are in place, temporarily braced with chain and cable.
Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
The new trusses viewed from downstream.
Photo by Joe Nelson, May 9, 2002
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This file posted August 5, 2001, revised May 9, 2002