Tacoma Narrows Bridge Project
The New Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The work begins The Scando FC 24/32 TD units with a 26-passenger capacity...
...and a maximum load of 5300 pounds Workers and equipment are raised high above the 40°F water below
Much of the work is down outside of the massive legs supporting the bridge... ...under grey clouds...
...and blue sky. The Alimak equipment played a key role
One of the Alimak lifts A close-up view of the drive system
Sections of the new bridge lifted into place The bridge-section lifting system
The first bridge section goes into place

Inside the south leg of each tower is a permanent special-purpose Champion Elevator

...each with a capacity of 1000 pounds at 120 fpm... ...and seven landings
Installing the Champion units Looking up the hoistway

The car-operating panel for one of the Champion elevators A spectacular view

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