Patterson Viaduct Bridge

Patapsco River at Ilchester, MD

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Construction Images , 2006

Existing Abutment on north bank

Rebecca Willms, Aaron Nelson and Carroll Vogel review the plans

Rebecca and Steve Howell prepare the tower bolts

Carroll unloads the first tower leg

Carroll helps maneuver the tower leg into place

Aaron "Boom-Boom" Nelson operates the crane

Steve seats the tower leg

The second tower leg is raised

The first crossmembers are installed

The first tower is completed

Carroll positions the first piece of truss

Marty Walz attaches a section of truss

Carroll and Brandon ride another section of truss into place

Carroll and Brandon align the truss section

Carroll positions a section of truss

The east truss is complete

The first section of the west truss goes out

Steve and Carroll position a section of truss

Marty installs a section of truss

Brandon McGinnis brings out a section of truss

The last piece of truss is brought into position

The superstructure is complete

Floor beams are assembled

Floor beams are staged for installation

The superstructure casts its shadow on the river bottom

The crew takes a much deserved break

Marty tightens fasteners on the upper chord

Decking is installed

Steve strategizes the next move

Decking makes its way across the bridge

Aaron installs deck boards

View from below the deck

Patrick O'Donnell takes in the view from the south tower

Decking nears completion

View from south tower

Preparing to install deck angle

Brandon tightens fasteners on the upper chord

Rebecca and Aaron install the railing

Aaron "Boom-Boom" Nelson

The last deck board is put into place

The railing is complete

Brandon McGinnis with Carrie and Finn

Community Activist Charles Wagandt and Videographer Bob Miller

Bob Miller with lifetime local resident Russ Ridgley

Bridge nears completion

Bollman truss and Ilchester from south abutment before 1900
(Ellicott Mansion in background)

Present day view from south abutment

View of Bollman truss from up-river before 1900