Wayne Co. Bridges; Jefferson Ave., Moving temporary bridge from old location to new
Description:
Designing Engineer: Hugh E. Young Consulting Engineer: Lewis M. Gram; The former bridge at Jefferson Avenue was a narrow swing bridge that needed to be replaced by around 1910. However, construction did not begin on the new bridge until 1920 and a detour for Jefferson Avenue was needed. The detour was created up stream with an old truss bridge from the Michigan Central Railroad, and was floated into place. Construction then began on a single trunnion, double-leaf bascule bridge that opened in 1922.
Date Issued:
5/3/1920
Institution:
University of Michigan Library
Collection:
Art, Architecture and Engineering Library, Lantern Slide Collection
Language:
UND
Type:
still image