Columns arrive in New Philadelphia for re-assembly
Columns arrive in New Philadelphia for re-assembly
Bridge components arrive in New Philadelphia for re-assembly
Bridge components arrive at the job site for re-assembly
Bridge re-assembly is underway
Bridge re-assembly is underway
Bridge re-assembly continues
Bridge re-assembly continues
Bridge re-assembly continues
Bridge re-assembly continues
Preparations begin for lifting the bridge
Preparations begin for lifting the bridge
Large crane is moved into position
Preparations continue for lifting the bridge
Preparations finalized for lifting the bridge
Preparations finalized for lifting the bridge
Preparations finalized for lifting the bridge
Crane is attached
Observers
The lift begins
The bridge leaves the ground
The bridge floats above the ground
Bridge begins to move
Bridge continues to move
Bridge is moved into final position
Bridge is set down
Finishing touches underway (photo courtesy of Nathan Holth – Historic Bridges of Michigan and Elsewhere)
Concrete now holds the bridge in place
Stringers are complete and decking is about to be installed
Concrete pad at bridge entrance
Stringers are complete and decking is about to be installed
Stringers are complete and decking is about to be installed
Stringers are complete and decking is about to be installed
Installation of decking is under way
Installation of decking is under way
Installation of decking is under way
Clips hold the decking in place
Flood waters surround the bridge on August 24, 2007
Flood waters surround the bridge on August 24, 2007
Flood debris remains on lower bridge components on Aug. 31, 2007
Railing has been added
Installation of decking and railings
Installation of decking and railings has been completed.
Installation of decking and railings has been completed.
Finishing touches are nearly complete
U.S. Congressman Ralph Regula surveys the bridge prior to the dedication ceremony
Guests gather below the awning for the dedication ceremony
Civil War re-enactors cross the bridge prior to the dedication ceremony. The Tusky Valley High School band waits on the far side to perform the Star Spangled Banner.
U.S. Congressman Regula speaks at the bridge dedication
Zoarville resident Roxie Long shares her memories of the bridge
Project manager Dave Tschantz (right) presents a plaque to Stan Rosenblatt of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dave Tschantz (right) presents a plaque to Harry Matter, President of Civil Design Associates
Dave presents a plaque to Aldo Balestra (left), owner of Sheldon Gantt and General Manager Bob Dermer
Dave presents a plaque to Richard Bible, ODOT District 11 Deputy Director
Dave presents a plaque to Tuscarawas County Commissioner Chris Abbuhl
Dave presents a plaque to Tuscarawas County Engineer Joe Bachman
Dave presents a plaque to David Simmons of the Ohio Historical Society
Guests listen as Congressman Regula speaks
Richard Bible, Bob Dermer, Aldo Balestra, Charles Lebold, Congressman Regula and Dave Tschantz (left to right) cut the ribbon to officially re-open the bridge
Boy Scout Troop 94 of Dover crosses the bridge, followed by the Tusky Valley High School band
Guests cross the bridge immediately following the dedication ceremony
Guests gather on the bridge following the dedication ceremony
Guests gather on the bridge following the dedication ceremony
Congressman Regula talks with Dan Rice of the Ohio-Erie Canal Corridor Coalition
