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Central Avenue Bridge Construction

The Central Avenue Bridge was built in 1913. By the 1970s it was cited as being hazardous and in serious need of repairs. The bridge was closed for construction July 16, 1975 to September 30, 1976.

Central Ave BridgeFoster's Daily Democrat, March 8, 1976.

Central Ave Bridge 1976Southeast wing wall of the Central Avenue bridge.

Central Ave Bridge 1976
Channel excavation

Morrill Furniture

Central Ave Bridge 1976

Central Ave Bridge 1976

Central Ave Bridge 1976

Central Ave Bridge 1976

Central Ave Bridge 1976

Central Ave Bridge 1976

Central Ave Bridge 1976

Central Ave Bridge 1976

Central Ave Bridge 1976

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