As the controversy over this bridge heats up and I spend more time photographing it I find I begin to like it more and more. I mentioned yesterday that the bridge is a lift bridge (it opens up to let tall ships into and out of the upper harbour) and these huge chunks of concrete act as counterweights to lift the center section of the bridge. I read somewhere that the balance is so nearly equal that the bridge is lifted by a 75 horsepower motor. It seems amazing to move this much concrete and steel with such a small motor. In this photo we are looking down the rail and pedestrian side of the bridge. Not visible beyond the cement divider on the left are the lanes for cars.Click through to Johnson Street Bridge Victoria BC website to get the latest updates on bridge issues and to voice your opinions and ideas.
What an excellent blog you have here. Your affection for the bridge is obvious in these shots. I hope you'll continue to keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteAgain, another brilliant choice of a new perspective !
ReplyDeleteThe detail is 'gripping'.
Wonderful photo!
ReplyDeleteBrattcat, I'll probably be railing about it for some time....
ReplyDeleteDean and Imquilt, thanks.
"railing about it for sometime..."
ReplyDeleteGood One !
Keep posting about the bridge.
Hope you don't get side-tracked with another train of thought.
No, Pun Key, I think I've stationed myself pretty securely. I'm in training and not likely to get derailed.
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