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U. S. Engineer's Report On The St. Louis Bridge Reviewed EADS, JAMES B. [CHIEF ENGINEER]

U. S. Engineer's Report On The St. Louis Bridge Reviewed

EADS, JAMES B. [CHIEF ENGINEER]

Other works by EADS, JAMES B.

Publication: Democrat Lithographing and Printing Company, 1873, St Louis

First edition. 8vo. Original printed wrappers, 42 pp. Wikipedia notes that "Eads designed and built the first road and rail bridge to cross the Mississippi River at St. Louis. The Eads Bridge, constructed from 1867 through 1874, was the first bridge of a significant size with steel as its primary material, and it was the longest arch bridge in the world when completed. Eads was the first bridge builder to employ the cantilever method which allowed steam boat traffic to continue using the river during construction. The bridge is still in use today, carrying both automobile and light rail traffic over the river. The Eads Bridge is the only bridge to be named for its engineer." Vertical crease else a fine copy.

Inventory Number: 48844

$475.00