University of Massachusetts Amherst Adaptive Use Bridge Project

Images < Return to Images menu North Chester Village Bridge More information on the North Chester Village Bridge View a video of the bridge setup The excavtor moves the first truss into position. Randy guides the truss as it's lowered into position on the temporary foundations. The first truss is set on the foundations. The first truss is now upright. The excavator is attached to the second truss. The second truss is lifted into the air. The truss is lowered into position. The two trusses are now in position on the temporary foundations. Johnny and Randy secure the trusses together with a piece of angle. North Chester Village Bridge in its original location. The North Chester Village Bridge's truss configuration. North Chester Village Bridge's truss configuration. North Chester Village Bridge's truss configuration. A connection between a verticle and the top chord. The bottom chord. The bottom chord. A diagonal. The bridge was built by R.F. Hawkins Iron Works. North Chester Village Bridge in its original location. The bridge being transported. The bridge arrives at UMass Amherst. Preparing the bridge to be unloaded from the truck. Preparing the bridge to be unloaded from the truck. Unloading the bridge from the transport truck. Unloading the bridge from the transport truck. The bridge's truss is lifted into the air. The bridge will be stored outdoors until it is reconstructed on campus. Lifting the second truss off of the transport truck.