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An extraordinarily large number of full / wallpaper sized photos are available for this particular bridge. As always, the smaller, standard 640x480 sized images are also available. More of these photos are available, as they also include photos of the technical details of the bridge, as well as additional overview angles. The full/wallpaper sized images are available in this section for those who do not wish to wait for the longer download times. To jump right to the standard-sized photo selection, click here.
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Side views, clearly showing the rare Thatcher configuration..
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Oblique side view.
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Portal views.
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Side view.
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Portal view.
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Oblique view.
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Builder plaque.
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View of truss.
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View of the center panels of the bridge.
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View of the unusual central connection, where the large diagonals meet.
This photo from Michigan Historic Sites Online shows the bridge in its original location, as well as a homemade sign protesting the move of the bridge.
Plaques lined up on the wooden deck and railings identify people and groups who donated to help save this bridge.
Here an added cable is visible. The cable runs alongside the deck. I was told that this was added by the county many years ago, and was not added as part of the restoration.
Detail of v-lacing on the distinctive diagonal that identifies this bridge as a Thatcher truss.
Detail of joint of distinctive diagonals.
Detail of joint of distinctive diagonals.
