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photography: Rachel H.
Sangree |
Structural Form: |
Steel swing truss bridge |
| Engineer / Architect: |
unknown |
| Year Built: |
unknown |
| Location: |
Baltimore, MD
[Standalone Map] |
| Historical Details: |
N/A |
| Technical Details: |
Swing bridges rotate on a pedestal, typically in the center of the
span. They were built to accommodate boat traffic without
having to raise a bridge to allow for clearance. This was an
especially valuable technology for railroad bridges. |
| References: |
none |
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