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First Truss Completed for the Johnson Covered Bridge, Construction Begun on the Second

April 19, 2002 - The first of the two queenpost trusses has been completed and is standing. Work has begun on the components for the second truss.

The first of the two trusses complete and standing. Photo by Joe Nelson, April 19, 2002 The first of the two trusses complete and standing. Photo by Joe Nelson, April 19, 2002
The first of the two trusses is complete and standing. The pattern in the bracing is reminiscent of the original bridge. An old friend is coming back.
Photo by Joe Nelson, April 19, 2002
 Roland Blais is sculpting a tension splice in a timber for the bottom chord of the second truss using an electric chainsaw. I wonder if Roland has ever considered carving a bear?
Photo by Joe Nelson, April 19, 2002
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This file posted August 5, 2001, revised May 19, 2002