RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT BERWICK BAY

Modifications were made to a main-line single track railroad draw bridge across a much used waterway connecting the industrial Gulf Coast with the areas served by the Mississippi River. Two existing trusses near the center of the crossing are replaced by a 370-ft vertical lift span to provide better alignment and greater width to the navigation channel through the bridge. The history and many changes over the period of service of this railroad crossing are examined.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Peterman, T E
• Publication Date: 1973-7

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 93-113
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Construction Division
  • Volume: 99
  • Issue Number: CO1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Lift bridges
• Old TRIS Terms: Berwick bay bridge
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050469
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE Paper #9833
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 24 1974 12:00AM