Even some of the cranes used in its construction were incorporated as part of the structure. At a cost of $77,000,000 (for the whole bridge, including the eastern and western span), taxpayers in 1934 paid 1/100th what we’re saddled to pay for the eastern span, largely through toll ...
This unique, wear/debris-resistant steel was specifically incorporated into the bearing design to withstand damage from hard contaminants, a primary cause for shortened bearing life. Studies have shown that bearings with this advanced material can deliver up to ten times the standard service life in...