Open and Shut Case by bmac62

Photography • Transportation • posted on May 05, 2010

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While visiting the Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks, this 98 year old railroad bridge stands just a little ways off to the east. That is a 500 ton counterweight hanging off the back! "The Salmon Bay Bridge 4 is a bascule type bridge that crosses the ship canal near the Ballard Locks. It was built in 1912 when the Army Corp of Engineers began construction of the locks. Previously there was a wooden trestle that crossed here." Here's the details Bill:) "Down by the Locks"

Comments (34)

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danapommet

9:56PM | Wed, 05 May 2010

Super collage Bill! New bridges fall down and look at this old bridge still on the job.

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Faemike55

9:56PM | Wed, 05 May 2010

Great captures! Love bridge like this, but not Lloyd's

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Osper

10:40PM | Wed, 05 May 2010

These are neat!

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RodS Online Now!

10:59PM | Wed, 05 May 2010

Dang! That's a heck of a counterweight! Nice collage of this amazing bridge in operation!

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bimm3d

11:05PM | Wed, 05 May 2010

gorgeous photo!!!

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alessimarco

11:15PM | Wed, 05 May 2010

I love drawbridges! This is an excellent set of shots!

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auntietk

11:37PM | Wed, 05 May 2010

I was amazed to see it raised and lowered while we were there. I'm sure it happens often, but I don't know that I'd ever seen it down before! Wonderful captures of one of my favorite landmarks.

MrsLubner

11:39PM | Wed, 05 May 2010

We have only a very few counterweight bridges left on our delta here. I love everyone of them and always thrill to see them in action. Great shots.

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beachzz

11:44PM | Wed, 05 May 2010

500 TONS---that's one big paperweight!! Great shot, another place to visit another time!!

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A1970Willow

12:05AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Beautiful and interesting. Thank you for all of the information you included with it!

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babuci

1:13AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Most fascinating shot. We have an open bridge near by, never saw it open.

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blinkings

1:42AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Great Bill. I can't say I have ever seen one of those bridges in the flesh!

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lyron

1:46AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Very cool pictures!!

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jayfar

2:11AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Great shots Bill. Wonderful engineering.

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helanker

3:07AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Awesome diptych. Amazing construction... and SO old.WOW!

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bazza

3:30AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Great shot of this railway bridge in action Bill, and yes that is one heavy paperweight lol.. Hope you have a great time on Sunday at RodS's BBQ.. Expect to see some shots of the occasion lol..

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jmb007

5:30AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

bonne photo!!

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njb2000

5:49AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Great bridge design I love it How about the one further up river the two towers!

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DAVER2112

6:41AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

What an interesting looking bridge. Very nice images.

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MrsRatbag

8:42AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

I recognized it right away; it's a marvel to watch in action, and a great subject to shoot. You did wonderfully!

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debbielove

8:48AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Cool! I love seeing that sort of thing... Tower Bridge is a wonder to see open.. Doesn't do it often, but when it does, wow! This is a fine collage.. Well done mate. Rob

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durleybeachbum

8:51AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Bascule, eh? A new and interesting word. Super pics too.

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flavia49

9:07AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

fantastic image!!

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jendellas

10:46AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Two fabulous shots, love to see these bridges work!!!!

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Meisiekind

11:46AM | Thu, 06 May 2010

Excellent illustration of the open and shut bridge Bill! I love the piece of red boat that is just visible in the top image! Bet you didn't see it!! Hehehe...

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