Cable anchor framework for Mackinac Bridge (1 of 3)

These steel frames are the structural members to each of the two cable anchor piers. Each of the three frames is 106 tons with dimensions of 135' h, 35' w, and 75' w. When assembled they rested in 90 feet of water. These units were placed on barges and towed to the site where they were placed by cranes as surveyors guided them by radio from the survey towers., Electronic reproduction of photograph. The Mackinac Bridge 1954 - 1958. Mackinac Bridge Authority
Abstract/Description: These steel frames are the structural members to each of the two cable anchor piers. Each of the three frames is 106 tons with dimensions of 135' h, 35' w, and 75' w. When assembled they rested in 90 feet of water. These units were placed on barges and towed to the site where they were placed by cranes as surveyors guided them by radio from the survey towers.
Subject(s): Bridges--Design and construction
St. Ignace (Mich.)
Mackinaw City (Mich.)
Mackinac Bridge (Mich.)
Date Created: 1954 (approximate)
Title: Cable anchor framework for Mackinac Bridge (1 of 3).
Name(s): Superiorland Library Cooperative, contributor
Mackinac Bridge Authority, contributor
Type of Resource: still image
Date Created: 1954 (approximate)
Physical Form: photographs
Extent: 1 item
Abstract/Description: These steel frames are the structural members to each of the two cable anchor piers. Each of the three frames is 106 tons with dimensions of 135' h, 35' w, and 75' w. When assembled they rested in 90 feet of water. These units were placed on barges and towed to the site where they were placed by cranes as surveyors guided them by radio from the survey towers.
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Electronic reproduction of photograph. The Mackinac Bridge 1954 - 1958. Mackinac Bridge Authority
Subject(s): Bridges--Design and construction
St. Ignace (Mich.)
Mackinaw City (Mich.)
Mackinac Bridge (Mich.)
Held by: Superiorland Library Cooperative
Restrictions on Access: In copyright (http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/)
Is Part Of: Mackinac Bridge Authority photographs. Identifier: SLC-011
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