A five person crew was there and I talked with Engineer Dan Hull and Supervisor Alan Davis. They were making some measurements having to do with setting the bridge down in place. I believe they have to order some materials that may take a month to arrive.
      The crew was aware of the pictures on the web site and Dan asked for a picture of the original lower chord showing the wave rather than the nice new nice camber. I sent it to him. I need to get an after shot before the siding goes back on.
      The bridge looks some better with a natural camber and all the pieces of the lattice back together. They have a ramp set up to move the floor beams back in place.
      I couldn't help but notice that while looking up I could see sky in a couple of places. I know that the roof is relatively new and is not part of the project but it bears looking at.
      Its fun to compare the challenges of repairing an old bridge verses building a replica.
            Ray H

Beams at west portal.

Inside, down stream, lower chord camber.

Measuring for lowering.

West portal ramp.

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