W&LE Swing Bridge House
W&LE Swing Bridge House
Any kind of draw bridge needs a warm and dry place to keep the controls of the bridge. These can be on shore, on the edge of the bridge, or in the center, as seen here. The W&LE Swing Bridge house, shown here in the open position, is where the bridge tender operates the swing bridge. Vessels over 20 feet tall will need to radio to the operator to have the span opened to be able to pass further upriver.
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