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See Evan's reformatted post below.  Deleted my text.  Thanks, Evan!

Evan has found a mistake.  The website does not include the Old River, the one I gave the Mile Post 1136.3.  That is Old River bascule bridge, just east of Orwood Siding.  The Middle River bascule bridge mentioned on the website is at MP 1134.8, 1 mile west of the end of 2 Main Track at Trull.  The slight difference in Mile Posts might be that mine came off the track chart, Evan might have a different source. Thanks again, Evan!

mapboy



Edited 5 time(s). Last edit at 07/15/19 08:16 by mapboy.

And that's today's reading assignment, students---the test will be on Friday.

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The drawbridge info below might help determine how soon to expect a movement when you see the position of a drawbridge or hear signal blasts.  The info is gathered from this website- 

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2018-title33-vol1/xml/CFR-2018-title33-vol1-part117.xml#seqnum117.169  

The link was posted by Brad Hellman in an earlier TO post.  I deleted the info on highway drawbridges over the waterways listed below.  There are also many more railroad drawbridges that are not listed on the website that are in the closed position and no longer required to be moved.  Some photos of movable bridges here-  

https://bridgehunter.com/category/tag/movable/  

I gathered the info below for my use, thought I might as well pass it along.  Corrections, additions welcome. 

CALIFORNIA  

missing- UP ex-SP Suisun Bridge MP 32.9 to MP 34.4 of Martinez Sub over Suisun Bay between Martinez and Benicia.

missing- railbanked ex-UP S.F. Bay Drawbridge at MP 32.5 of UP Redwood Junction Industrial Lead, west of Dumbarton and Newark. 

Cerritos Channel    PHL ex-UP Badger Bridge at MP 18.2 of Alameda Corridor Sub between Terminal Island and Wilmington.  The only railroad drawbridge in use in Southern California.The draw of the Henry Ford Avenue railroad bridge, mile 4.8 at Long Beach, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except when a train is crossing or for maintenance. If the draw is in the closed position, the opening signal is two short blasts followed by one prolonged blast. The acknowledging signal is two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast when the draw will open immediately and five short blasts when the draw will not open immediately. Channel 13 (156.65 MHZ) or other assigned frequencies may be used.

Cordelia Slough (a tributary of Suisun Bay)    UP ex-SP MP 42.1 of Martinez Sub near Cordelia and Benicia.  Is this bridge even movable any more?  The draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.5 at Suisun, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Eureka Slough    NWP about MP 285 on the out of service Korblex Branch in Eureka.The drawspan for the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Authority Drawbridge, mile 0.3 at Eureka, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The owner or agency controlling the drawbridge must restore the drawspan to full operation within six months of notification from the District Commander.

Mare Island Strait and the Napa River   CFNR ex-SP Mare Island Drawbridge (shared with motor vehicles) on spur off Napa Sub in Vallejo.  The draw of the Mare Island Drawbridge, mile 2.8, at Vallejo shall open on signal between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily, and upon two hours advance notice all other times. When the drawbridge operator is present, mariners may contact the drawbridge via marine radio or telephone at (707) 648-4313 for drawspan operation. When the drawbridge operator is not present, mariners may contact the City of Vallejo via the same telephone number to schedule drawspan operation.  NWP Brazos at MP 48.4 near Vallejo. The draw of the Northwestern Pacific railroad bridge, mile 10.6 at Brazos, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except for the crossing of trains or for maintenance. When the draw is closed and visibility at the drawtender's station is less than one mile, up or down the channel, the drawtender shall sound two prolonged blasts every minute. When the draw is opened, the drawtender shall sound three short blasts.

Middle River        BNSF ex-ATSF MP 1136.3 of Stockton Sub at Orwood.  The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 9.8 near Middle River Station, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Manager of Structures at San Bernardino.  This isn't quite right - Orwood and Middle River are two different bascule bridges about two miles apart.  Orwood is 1136.5 and opens many times a day for boat traffic on the Old River.  Middle River is 1134.6 and is openable with advanced notice.

Mud Slough        UP ex-SP MP 36.2 of Coast Sub between Alviso and Albrae. The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 0.7 near Alviso, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Newark Slough    Railbanked.  At MP 34.5 of UP ex-SP Redwood Junction Industrial Lead and MP 2.8 of UP Newark Industrial Lead.  Google Maps aerial shows bridge in open position. The draw of the San Mateo County Transportation Department railroad bridge, mile 0.5 near Newark, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given to the San Mateo Transportation Department, at San Carlos.

Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal    Abandoned Alameda Belt Line trackage between Alameda and Oakland.  Google Maps aerial shows bridge in open position.The draws of the Alameda County highway drawbridges at Park Street, mile 5.2; Fruitvale Avenue, mile 5.6; and High Street, mile 6.0; and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers railroad drawbridge, mile 5.6 at Fruitvale Avenue, shall open on signal; except that, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the draws need not be opened for the passage of vessels. However, the draws shall open during the above closed periods for vessels which must, for reasons of safety, move on a tide or slack water, if at least two hours notice is given.

Petaluma River    NWP Black Point is at MP 29.0 near Novato and NWP Haystack Landing is at MP 38.5 in Petaluma. The draws of the Northwestern Pacific railroad bridges, mile 0.8 at Blackpoint and mile 12.4 at Haystack Landing, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except for the crossing of trains or for maintenance. When the draw is closed and visibility from the drawtender's station is less than one mile up or down the channel, the drawtender shall sound two long blasts every minute. When the draw is reopened, the drawtender shall sound three short blasts.

Sacramento River    UP ex-SP I Street Bridge at MP 88.5 of Martinez Sub in Sacramento(a) The draws of each bridge from Isleton to the American River junction except for the Sacramento County highway bridge across the Sacramento River, mile 46.0 at Freeport, shall open on signal from May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from November 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all other times, the draws shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given to the drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge across the Sacramento River, mile 12.8.

San Joaquin River    CCT ex-U.S. Navy River Bridge on Port Stockton Industrial Lead at MP 1.6.  BNSF ex-ATSF MP 1123.9 of Stockton Sub west of Stockton.
The draw of the Port of Stockton railroad bridge, mile 39.7 at Stockton, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the Port Director. The draws of the U.S. Navy Draw-bridge, mile 39.8, Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 40.6, and California Highway 4 bridge (Garwood Bridge), mile 41.6, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The owners or agencies controlling the bridges shall restore the draws to full operation within six months of notification to take such action from the District Commander.

Sonoma Creek    NWP Wingo at MP 37.8 near Schellville. The draw of the Northwestern Pacific railroad bridge, mile 5.4 at Wingo, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

IDAHO

Clearwater River    Great Northwest RR ex-Camas Prairie at MP 69.9 of Riparia Sub at Lewiston.The draws of the Camas Prairie [now GNW] railroad bridge, mile 0.6 at Lewiston, shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given to the Camas Prairie Railroad in Lewiston.

Pend Oreille River    BNSF ex-NP MP 3.9 of Pend Oreille Sub at Sandpoint.  The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 111.3 near Sand-point, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

OREGON

missing- Willamette River Drawbridge BNSF ex-BN Bridge 5.1 at MP 5.1 of Fallbridge Sub between East St. Johns and Willbridge.

Blind Slough        PNWR ex-SP&S MP 84.8 of Astoria District between Brownsmead and Knappa.    Google Maps aerial shows bridge in open position. The draws of the Portland and Western railroad bridge, mile 1.1 at Knappa, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given. However, the draw shall open promptly on signal from four hours before to four hours after each day's authorized commercial fishing period established by the Columbia River Compact (Washington State Department of Fisheries and the Fish Commission of Oregon) for the Columbia River Fishery below Bonneville Dam.

Clatskanie River    PNWR ex-SP&S MP 62.7 of Astoria District near Clatskanie.  Google Maps aerial shows bridge in open position.The draw of the Portland and Western railroad bridge, mile 0.7 at Clatskanie, shall open on signal if at least one hours notice is given. However, the draw shall open promptly on signal from four hours before to four hours after each day's authorized commercial fishing period established by the Columbia River Compact (Washington State Department of Fisheries and the Fish Commission of Oregon) for the Columbia River Fishery below Bonneville Dam.

Columbia River    BNSF ex-BN Bridge 9.6 MP 9.6 of Fallbridge Sub between Vancouver and North Portland.(c) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 201.2, between Celilo, Oregon, and Wishram, Washington, is automated and is normally maintained in the fully open-to-navigation position.(1) Lights. All lights required for automated operation shall be visible to marine traffic for a distance of at least 2 miles and shall be displayed at all times, day and night.(i) When the draw is fully open, a steady green light shall be displayed at the center of the drawspan on both upstream and downstream sides.(ii) When the draw is not fully open, a steady red light shall be displayed at the center of the drawspan on both upstream and downstream sides.(iii) When the draw is about to close, flashing yellow lights in the form of a down-pointing arrow shall be displayed at the center of the drawspan on both upstream and downstream sides.(2) Operation. When a train approaches the bridge, the yellow lights shall start flashing. After an 8-minute delay, the green lights shall change to red, the drawspan shall lower and lock, and the yellow lights shall be extinguished. Red lights shall continue to be displayed until the train has crossed and the drawspan is again in the fully open position. At that time, the red lights shall change to green.(3) Vessels equipped with radiotelephones may contact Burlington Northern Santa Fe to obtain information on the status of the bridge. Bridge status information also may be obtained by calling the commercial telephone number posted at the drawspan of the bridge.

Coos Bay        Coos Bay Rail Line ex-SP MP 765.6 of Coos Bay Sub at Coos Bay.The draw of the Port of Coos Bay railroad bridge, mile 9.0 at North Bend, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except for the crossing of trains or maintenance.

John Day River    PNWR ex-SP&S MP 94.9 of Astoria District east of Astoria.  Google Maps aerial shows bridge in open position.The draw of the Portland and Western railroad bridge, mile 0.0 near Astoria, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given. However, the draw shall open promptly on signal from four hours before to four hours after each day's authorized commercial fishing period established by the Columbia River Compact (Washington State Department of Fisheries and the Fish Commission of Oregon) for the Columbia River Fishery below Bonneville Dam.

Oregon Slough (North Portland Harbor)    BNSF ex-BN Bridge 8.8 at MP 8.8 of Fallbridge Sub between Vancouver and North Portland.The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 3.2 at Portland, shall open on signal if at least one half hours notice is given.

Siuslaw River        Coos Bay Rail Line ex-SP MP 716.4 of Coos Bay Sub at Cushman.(b) The draw of the Central Oregon and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 8.0 near Cushman, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.

Umpqua River    Coos Bay Rail Line ex-SP MP 740.4 of Coos Bay Sub at Reedsport.(b) The draw of the Central Oregon and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 11.5 at Reedsport, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except for the crossing of trains or other railroad equipment or for maintenance. During foggy weather when the draw is closed and the channel is not clear for the passage of vessels, a fog horn with an audible range of one-half mile from the draw shall be sounded. Two clear signals of approximately six seconds duration each, repeated at intervals of 60 seconds from completion of the second signal to commencement of the next signal, shall be sounded and repeated from commencement of closure to full opening of the draw. When the draw is again in the open position, the fog horn shall be stopped, indicating that the channel is clear for the passage of vessels.

Willamette River    PNWR ex-SP MP 691.9 of Toledo District at Albany.  PNWR ex-BNSF/Oregon Electric at about MP 127 of OE District between Harrisburg and Junction City.  UP Steel Bridge at MP 0.4 Willamette Bridge Line of Portland Sub at Portland.(a) The draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 119.6 at Albany; and mile 164.3 near Harrisburg, need not open for the passage of vessels. However the draws shall be returned to operable condition within six months after notification by the District Commander to do so.(c) The draws of the bridges listed in paragraph (c)(3) of this section shall open on signal if appropriate advance notice is given to the drawtender of the Hawthorne Bridge subject to the following requirements and exceptions:(1) The draws need not open for the passage of vessels from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday through Friday; except that on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, the draws shall open in accordance with the notice requirements of paragraph (c)(3) below.(2) During Rose Festival Week or when the water elevation reaches and remains above + 12 feet, no advance notice is required to request opening, except during the normal closed periods in (c)(1) above.(ii) Steel Bridge (upper deck only), Portland, mile 12.1. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, one hour's notice shall be given for draw openings. At all other times, two hours notice is required.

SOUTH DAKOTA   

Missouri River    Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern RR ex-C&NW at about MP 483 of Pierre Sub at Pierre.  Not West Coast, but this must be the farthest drawbridge from the ocean mentioned on this website.  There are some farther upstream not mentioned, like BNSF ex-GN at Snowden, MT.  The draws [sic] of ... the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad bridge, mile 1066.5 at Pierre, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

WASHINGTON

missing- Swinomish Channel Drawbridge BNSF ex-GN Drawbridge 7.6Z at MP 7.6Z of Anacortes Branch between Whitney and Whitmarsh.

Chambers Bay     BNSF ex-NP Drawbridge 14 at MP 14.4  Seattle Sub at Steilacoom.The draw of the Chambers Bay railroad lift bridge, mile 0.01, at Chambers Bay, shall open on signal except between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The draw shall open on signal from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. when at least four hours of notice has been given via the phone number displayed at the bridge, and as soon as possible, no later than 1 hour after notification, for vessels engaged in emergency response.

Columbia River    UP Kalan Bridge at MP 7.8 of Kalan Industrial Lead between Kennewick and Villard Jct.  BNSF ex-NP at MP 146.9 of Lakeside Sub between Pasco and Kennewick.(a) The term drawtender, as used in this section means the operator of the drawspan, whether that person may be a train crew member, maintenance person, or an officially designated drawtender.(b) The draw of the semi-automated Union Pacific railroad bridge (Kalan Bridge), mile 323.4, near Kennewick, Washington, is normally maintained in the fully open position with no drawtender in attendance. A radar beacon (RACON) is located at the center of the drawspan. The RACON operates only when the drawspan is fully open, by responding with the Morse letter “K” to X-band radar signals. When necessary to close the drawspan for the passage of a train or for maintenance, a drawtender shall be dispatched to operate the draw from either of the remote control stations located at the ends of the bridge. Operation of the bridge shall be as follows:(1) The drawtender shall broadcast a radio message over Channel 16-VHF to all vessels in the vicinity that the Kalan Bridge will be closing in two minutes. If after two minutes no response is received, the drawtender shall broadcast a message over Channel 13-VHF that the Kalan Bridge is closing. Both messages shall be broadcast twice.(2) Prior to activating the closing sequence the drawtender shall visually inspect the waterway for marine traffic approaching the bridge. The closing sequence shall not be activated until after marine traffic has cleared the bridge.(3) When the closing sequence is activated, the following functions occur automatically: The RACON is deactivated, red strobe lights on the lift towers and on the channel piers start flashing, a downward pointing arrow consisting of amber colored lights is displayed from the center of the drawspan and a recorded message is broadcast over Channel 13-VHF advising that the Kalan Bridge is closed to river traffic. The radio message is repeated every five minutes, the red lights continue to flash and the downward pointing arrow is displayed, until the lift span returns to the up and locked position. At the end of the ten minutes, a horn sounds for 30 seconds, the span begins closing and the centerspan navigation lights turn from green to red. The horn sounds for 30 seconds at 10 minute intervals, until the lift span returns to the up and locked position.(4) If for any reason during the closing sequence a danger is posed to marine traffic, the closing sequence shall be stopped and the bridge reopened until the threat of danger has passed.(5) If the bridge is to be temporarily closed for maintenance or for purposes other than the passage of a train, the drawtender shall continually monitor Channels 13 and 16 for calls from approaching vessels, and respond to inquiries from vessels about the closure.(6) After a train has cleared the bridge, the following functions occur automatically: The drawspan returns to the fully open and locked position, the RACON is reactivated, the arrow display and the red strobe lights are extinguished, the red centerspan navigation lights return to green and a recorded message is broadcast over Channel 13-VHF that the Kalan Bridge is open for marine traffic.(7) Bridge status information may be obtained by calling the commercial telephone number posted at the drawspan of the bridge.(c) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge at mile 328.0, between Pasco and Kennewick, shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At all other times the draw shall open on signal if at least 2 hour's notice is given through the General Yardmaster, Pasco, Washington.

Cowlitz River        BNSF ex-BN Bridge 0.59 at MP 0.59 on spur from Longview Jct. on Seattle Sub.(a) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 1.5, shall operate as follows:(1) The draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.(2) In the event of an emergency declared by the Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Services, the bridge shall be capable of opening upon two hours notice. Notification of emergencies and requests for openings during emergencies are initiated through the Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Services.(3) The operating machinery of the draw shall be maintained in a serviceable condition and the draw shall be opened and closed at intervals frequent enough to make certain that the machinery is in proper order for satisfactory operation.(4) During periods of fog or similar periods of reduced visibility, the drawtender, after acknowledging the signal to open, shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of the vessel.

Duwamish Waterway    BNSF ex-BN Drawbridge 36.8 at MP 36.8 and another bridge on West Seattle Line off Seattle Sub at Seattle.  (b) The following bridges shall open on the specified signals:(1) Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 0.4, and Southwest Spokane Street bridge, mile 0.3, one prolonged blast followed quickly by three short blasts.(2) Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 0.4, one prolonged blast followed quickly by one short blast.(c) When fog prevails by day or by night, the drawtender of bridges listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to open, shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of vessels.

Hoquiam River    PSP ex-UP Drawbridge 72.2 at MP 72.1 Harbor Sub at Hoquiam.(a) When fog prevails by day or night, the drawtender of each bridge listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to open, shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of vessels.(b) The draw of the Puget Sound and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 0.3 at Hoquiam, shall be maintained in the fully open position except for the passage of trains or for maintenance. When the draw of the bridge is closed and the visibility at the drawtender's station is less than one mile up or down the channel, the drawtender shall sound two long blasts every minute. When the draw is reopened, the drawtender shall sound one long blast followed by one short blast.

Lake Washington Ship Canal    BNSF ex-GN Bridge 6.3 at MP 6.3 of Scenic Sub at Seattle.(a) When fog prevails by day or by night, the drawtender of each bridge listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to open, shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of vessels.(b) All non-self-propelled vessels, craft, or rafts navigating this waterway for which the opening of any draw is necessary shall be towed by a suitable self-propelled vessel while passing the draw.(c) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 0.1, shall open on signal.

Lewis River        BNSF ex-NP MP 119.1 on Seattle Sub between Woodland and Ridgefield. The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 2.0 at Woodland, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.

Snake River        BNSF ex-NP Bridge 3.3 at MP 3.3 of Burbank Sub between Burbank and Ainsworth Jct.(a) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge across the Snake River at mile 1.5 between Pasco and Burbank is automated and is normally maintained in the fully open to navigation position.(b) Lights. All lights required for automated operation shall be visible for a distance of at least 2 miles and shall be displayed at all times, day and night.(1) When the draw is fully open, a steady green light shall be displayed at the center of the drawspan on both upstream and downstream sides.(2) When the draw is not fully open, a steady red light shall be displayed at the center of the drawspan on both upstream and downstream sides.(3) When the draw is about to close, flashing yellow lights in the form of a down-pointing arrow shall be displayed at the center of the drawspan on both upstream and downstream sides.(4) A similar set of red, green, and yellow lights shall be displayed on a remote lighting panel located near the north end, upstream side, of the Washington State highway bridge at mile 2.2. These lights shall be synchronized with the lights on the railroad bridge and shall be visible to vessels traveling downstream throughout the passage of the channel adjacent to Strawberry Island.(c) Operation. When a train approaches the bridge, the yellow lights shall start flashing. After an eight-minute delay, the green lights shall change to red, the drawspan shall lower and lock, and the yellow lights shall be extinguished. Red lights shall continue to be displayed until the train has crossed and the drawspan is again in the fully open position. At that time, the red lights shall change green.(d) Vessels equipped with radiotelephones may contact Burlington Northern Santa Fe to obtain information on the status of the bridge. Bridge status information also may be obtained by calling the commercial telephone number posted at the drawspan of the bridge.

Snohomish River, Steamboat Slough, and Ebey Slough    BNSF ex-GN Bridges 37.0, 37.8 and 38.3 at MP 37.0, 37.8 and 38.3 of Bellingham Sub between Everett and Marysville.(a) Drawtenders of bridges listed in this section shall acknowledge sound signals as follows:(1) When draw can be opened immediately, two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast or three loud and distinct strokes of a bell.(2) When draw cannot be opened immediately, or when it is open and must be closed promptly, two prolonged blasts or two loud and distinct strokes of a bell. This signal may also be used by a vessel to countermand its call signal.(b) When fog prevails by day or by night, the drawtender of each bridge listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to open, shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of vessels.(d) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge across the Snohomish River, mile 15.5, at Snohomish, need not be opened for the passage of vessels.(e) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.0, near Marysville, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. The opening signal is one prolonged blast followed by one short blast and one prolonged blast.

Wishkah River    PSP ex-UP Drawbridge 68 MP 68.6 Harbor Sub at Aberdeen.(a) When fog prevails by day or by night, the drawtender of each bridge listed in this section, after giving the acknowledging signal to open, shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and passage of vessels.(b) The draw of the Puget Sound and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 0.1 at Aberdeen, shall be maintained in the fully open position, except for the passage of trains or for maintenance. When the draw of the bridge is closed and the visibility at the drawtender's station is less than one mile up or down the channel, the drawtender shall sound two prolonged blasts every minute. When the draw is reopened, the drawtender shall sound one prolonged blast followed by one short blast.

Thanks for the efforts. Kinda scary how many of these I have photos of...

The BNSF bridge on Lake Pend Orielle (not the river) is welded in place and cannot be opened last I heard.  I believe the new span will have no provision for a draw span either. I believe the same goes for the Lewis River Bridge in Washington State.
 

Ted Curphey
Ontario, OR



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funnelfan Wrote:
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> same goes for the Lewis River Bridge in Washington
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Yes - straightrailed for at least 50 years.

TAW

Have ridden across the Cordelia Slough bridge on the old Cal-P many times, but I would be surprised if it could still open. Would be curious when it last opened.

Having seen all the creeks that feed the sloughs in the marsh, and all the twists and turns the sloughs make, I wonder how often someone gets lost out there.

Nathan

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