Bridge piers being built for the new BNSF Railroad overpass over Winchester
Rd. in Memphis TN. This is to accomodate
the new third track.
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Partially finished south abutment. |
South pier |
Center pier. Note the large quantity of welded steel frame work. |
Another view of south abutment. |
1st bridge section (out of four) laid between south abutment and 1st pier. |
Second bridge section over eastbound lanes of Winchester. Third pier is not yet
complete. |
Another view of 1st bridge section. |
Another view of one of the main sections. |
View of crane and south abutment. |
Closeup of bridge end. |
Shot of northern pier and abutment forms. |
Another view of installed bridge. |
Forms for northern abutment. Slope sheet yet to be finished. |
Another photo angle on the north pier. |
Higher view of end of bridge. |
Higher view of north pier. |
Side view of abutment form. |
Shot of piers and north abutment. |
Photo shot from Lamar overpass. Grading is just about complete for third track.
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The bridge sees containerized service for the first time! Actually, it's a parts
container. |
New sections over the west bound lanes. |
Stancions in place but walkway is not. |
The slope sheets are almost done. |
Looking back east. |
Good job blending in the slop sheets. Nice ladders strewn about. |
One of several cranes used. |
Higher view. Signs of rust already appearing. The weathering contractor is on the ball! |
Closeup of the two styles of bridges. It would be neat if they painted the bridges and put a large BNSF logo on them! |
Photo of completed new bridge over Winchester, 8/08/09. |
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