Backstay span for Mackinac Bridge (13 of 14)

The backstay span, going from anchor pier to cable bent, was delivered to the site by barge, and moved into position. Once in proper location, the barge was partially sunk allowing the truss to settle down onto its fastenings., Electronic reproduction of text. The Mackinac Bridge 1954 - 1958. Mackinac Bridge Authority
Abstract/Description: The backstay span, going from anchor pier to cable bent, was delivered to the site by barge, and moved into position. Once in proper location, the barge was partially sunk allowing the truss to settle down onto its fastenings.
Subject(s): Bridges--Design and construction
St. Ignace (Mich.)
Mackinaw City (Mich.)
Mackinac Bridge (Mich.)
Date Created: 1957 (approximate)
Title: Backstay span for Mackinac Bridge (13 of 14).
Name(s): Superiorland Library Cooperative, contributor
Mackinac Bridge Authority, contributor
Type of Resource: still image
Date Created: 1957 (approximate)
Physical Form: photographs
Extent: 1 item
Abstract/Description: The backstay span, going from anchor pier to cable bent, was delivered to the site by barge, and moved into position. Once in proper location, the barge was partially sunk allowing the truss to settle down onto its fastenings.
Note(s):

Electronic reproduction of text. 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
In Collections: