Construction of new bridge embodied distinctive features; project brings to light interesting record of railway-bridge history covering period of 56 years; elevation and plans used; 16 spans up to 75 ft. length; total length 855 ft.; total cost $689,000; substructure consists, with one exception, of tall concrete piers, uniformly spaced to support superstructure of double-track deck plate-girder spans carrying I-beam and steel-plate floor.


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    Title :

    Rebuilding of Kettle creek viaduct, Michigan Central railroad


    Additional title:

    Can. Ry. Mar. World


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    4 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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