Cape Girardeau Bridge Construction

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Title: Cape Girardeau Bridge Construction
Creator(s): Hartford, John
Bergmann, John A.
Date: 1927-12-04
Content Type: picture
Subject(s): Bridges
Barges
Design and construction
Cranes, derricks, etc.
Hydraulic engineering
River engineering
Geographic Area: Cape Girardeau (Mo.)
Mississippi River
Time Period: 1920-1929
Description: Construction of the Cape Girardeau Bridge. 1927. Pouring concrete for seal of caisson Pier No. 2. Derrick boat handling door on material lock; compressor barge maintaining air pressure in caisson.
Note: Cape Girardeau 12-4-'27 Pouring Seal in #2 Cais.
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Classification: p-29-ovr-2-4
Owner: Herman T. Pott National Inland Waterways Library