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Poland Bridge Restoration Progress [WGN 45-08-02]. January 26, 2004 - The structural rehabilitation of the Poland Bridge is very nearly complete as the crew continues work under sub-zero conditions.        According to Jim Ligon, Alpine foreman, the plan is to begin removing the steel girders supporting the bridge next week, at which time the bridge will support itself.        All that is left to do structurally is to complete the replacement of the end sections of the Burr Arches at the south end of the bridge, Ligon said. The new floor is being installed from the north end and should be completed shortly. The roofing won't be installed until after the bridge structure settles when the steel supports are removed. The siding will be replaced at that time. A view of the Poland Bridge from the south end on the down-stream side. Work continues in sub-zero conditions. Photo by Joe Nelson, January 26, 2004 This up-stream view shows some of the crew fitting a new end segment to the Burr Arch. Photo by Joe Nelson, January 26, 2004 A view of the end panels of the up-stream truss, south end. Note the end of the Burr Arch waiting to receive the end segment section. Photo by Joe Nelson, January 26, 2004 A view of the end panels of the down-stream truss, south end. Note the end of the Burr Arch waiting to receive the end segment section Photo by Joe Nelson, January 26, 2004 The Burr Arches at the north end of bridge are fully installed. Notice that the end of the arch is received at the abutment face-wall by a galvanized steel receptical. Photo by Joe Nelson, January 26, 2004 This view of the down-stream side of the north end of the bridge shows more of the Burr Arch segments. Photo by Joe Nelson, January 26, 2004

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