Bridgeton Bridge in Place
Both sections of the Bridgeton bridge frame were set in place by noon Aug. 28. The floor and roof will be added, along with the side panels. The bridge should be completed in time for October's Parke County Bridge Festival.
The first of two sections of the Bridgeton Bridge is moved to the highway and ready for the large cranes to lift it into place
The two industrial cranes lift the first section of the bridge of the railings.
The first section is settled onto the abutments.
Approximately 1,500-2,000 people turned out to witness the historic placement of the 'new' Bridgeton Bridge.
The semi truck pulls away from the second span. The truck pulled each section onto the highway bridge where the cranes lifted it onto the historic abutments.
With the first span in place, workers prepare to move the second span from the lumber yard and into place for the cranes.
The second span is lifted over the bridge rails and moved into place.
Slowly the cranes lower the second span into place.
200-300 school children from Parke County witinessed the historic day.
The windows of the Bridgeton Mill were popular with photographers.
The final span was in place before noon. The crowd erupted in cheers and grabbed their cameras to record the moment.