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Zoomed oblique views.

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Various side views.

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Views of interpretive and other modern plaques on and near the bridge.

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Views of builder plaque.

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View of bridge.

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View of end post.

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View of diagonal members.

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Various views showing the Bollman truss configuration.

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Bottom chord connections.

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Zoom views of bottom chord and connections. 

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Markings on the verticals near the bottom chord connections.

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Views of diagonal members.

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View of vertical member and top chord connection.

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Top chord connections at end post. They are enclosed in a protective wooden assembly, which was part of the original design and was restored. 

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Views of the endposts. 

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Connection along diagonal member. 

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This appears to be a modern connection at the end of the bottom chord. Indeed, the bottom chord on the last section is a railroad rail and likely not original. 

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Views under the deck.

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Views of stone piers and abutments.

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Views of interpretive and other modern plaques on and near the bridge.

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Views of builder plaque.

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Zoomed oblique views. 

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Various side views. 

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Portal view on bridge. 

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Various views showing the Bollman truss configuration. 

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Savage Mill building located near bridge. 

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