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Oxford Canal’s new Bridge 189

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Bridge 189 on the Oxford Canal has been missing for several years, awaiting repairs. The abutments have recently been repaired and today was the day for lifting the new bridge into place.

The crowds gathered from the waiting boats - note the pampered pooch sitting on its owners chair.

The crane arrived and lifted the deck into place first and the fit was checked. It was lifted out again for minor adjustment, then replaced.

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Aligning the teeth at the pivot was a little tricky but lots of hands soon made light work of the task and the platform was in place and correctly aligned.

The first of the balance beams was lifted into place and large bolts used to fasten it there.

The workboat was used as a working platform to access the bolts underneath to make sure they were tight.

Suddenly it was starting to look like a proper bridge.

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Then the second was lifted into place and bolted into position and it was time to test the balance.

The beams had deliberately been manufactured a little too long and the chainsaw was used to make the final adjustments.

The press were getting bored by then so two proud craftsmen who had made the bridge stood for photos and answered their questions. They fitted the handrails and finished their work after a short lunch break.

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We talk about "hanging" lock gates but what’s the correct term for fitting a bridge? Any suggestions?

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