Atchison Swing Bridge by bmac62
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Through truss swing bridge over the Missouri River on the Union Pacific railroad at Atchison, Kansas. Built 1900. Open to rail traffic.
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Bill
Note: Yes, I have tinkered with this during postwork:)
Several of you have remarked that you'd like to see this bridge in its' open position. I would too. 75-100 years ago there was a great deal of river boat and barge traffic on the Missouri River. In the early 1950s the Army Corps of Engineers forced the river into a main channel and constructed large earthen dikes along the sides back a few hundred yards/meters. This prevents spring flooding but increases the river speed. River traffic has dwindled to almost nothing. Hence the bridge is opened only once in a blue moon...I've never seen it "swing"...it actually pivots open by turning 90 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise. The pivot point is directly below the little white watchman's shack. Today, a river boat would have to call ahead via radio or cell phone.
Comments (39)
elfin14doaks
This is a most gorgeous shot, and I love the reflection! The water is so still.
npauling
Now that is a super reflection. A wonderful capture.
danapommet
This capture is so crisp and clear Bill, that you could have posted it upside down and I would not have know the difference. Dana
MrsRatbag
Wonderful tinkering, this is a beautiful shot!
flora-crassella
wonderful picture!!!!
Chipka
What a wonder! I'd love to see one of these in action as well. Superb composition and I love the colors. Whatever you did to this is spot on perfect! I'm taken by the reflections, the way it almost renders this abstract! Super work!
e-brink
A fabulous construction. Great shot.
nigh23
great looks like a postcard or a plate for a viewmaster
mermaid
a fascinating construction, Bill, and yep would love to see it open too, but alas this won't happen I guess...lol