Renovated bascule bridge reopens in Chattanooga

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The Market Street Bridge, a 2,000-ft bridge crossing the Tennessee River at Chattanooga, has been reopened after two years of renovation. The original details of the bridge, constructed from 1914-1917, were replicated as closely as possible, while the mechanical systems of the bascule span were also overhauled.

Tennessee, Remodeling and renovation, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Historic bridges, Bridges, Movable, Movable bridges

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Construction begins on replacement of collapsed Minneapolis bridge

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The bridge that collapsed on Interstate 35W in Minneapolis is being replaced by a new structure called the St. Anthony Falls Bridge. The new bridge has two separate crossings that each has five traffic lanes in one direction. The bridge is expected to start carrying traffic by December 24, 2008.

Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minneapolis Bridge Collapse, 2007

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Bascule span will be powered by hydraulics

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The construction of the bascule bridge near Trondheim, Norway, with inverted V-shaped fins to facilitate the transfer of forces from hydraulic cylinders is described.

Norway, Trondheim, Norway

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