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Poland Bridge Restoration Progress [WGN 45-08-02]. October 14, 2003 - Reconstruction of the truss has begun at the north end of the bridge. Two new kingposts of the 18 slated for replacement have been assembled into the truss at the north-east corner. Photo by Joe Nelson, Oct. 14, 2003 A detail view of the kingpost connection to the lower chord. Note that the lap- cut post fits into shoulders cut into the chord members. Photo by Joe Nelson, Oct. 14, 2003 The outer chord-end members have been removed and the new kingposts.installed. Both the outer and inner chord end-members here will be replaced. Photo by Joe Nelson, Oct. 14, 2003 Chip Ligon of Alpine Construction prepares the new chord end-members for installation. Note the tension splice and the lapping for the kingposts in the spruce timber. Photo by Joe Nelson, Oct. 14, 2003

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