Cable anchor pier for Mackinac Bridge (1 of 3)

The steel frame for the south anchor pier (No. 18) coffer dam is in place and being extended.  This pre-fabricated framework was floated in the site on a barge and lowered by crane into position.  Note the hard-hat diver climbing the ladder from the water after his inspection of the section., Electronic reproduction of photograph.  The Mackinac Bridge 1954 - 1958. Mackinac Bridge Authority
Abstract/Description: The steel frame for the south anchor pier (No. 18) coffer dam is in place and being extended. This pre-fabricated framework was floated in the site on a barge and lowered by crane into position. Note the hard-hat diver climbing the ladder from the water after his inspection of the section.
Subject(s): Bridges--Design and construction
St. Ignace (Mich.)
Mackinaw City (Mich.)
Mackinac Bridge (Mich.)
Date Created: 1954 (approximate)