Tower for the Mackinac Bridge going up (5 of 11)

In this photo can be seen the foundation cylinder that is sitting on bedrock some 200 feet below the water surface.  At eight feet below the surface (-8) the pedestals raise to ten feet above the water (+10).  Upon the pedestals the steel tower begins to take shape.  The creeper is attached as is the platform where work crew operate from and tools and materials are stored., Electronic reproduction of text.  The Mackinac Bridge 1954 - 1958. Mackinac Bridge Authority
Abstract/Description: In this photo can be seen the foundation cylinder that is sitting on bedrock some 200 feet below the water surface. At eight feet below the surface (-8) the pedestals raise to ten feet above the water (+10). Upon the pedestals the steel tower begins to take shape. The creeper is attached as is the platform where work crew operate from and tools and materials are stored.
Subject(s): Bridges--Design and construction
St. Ignace (Mich.)
Mackinaw City (Mich.)
Mackinac Bridge (Mich.)
Date Created: 1955 (approximate)