Amtrak Bush River SUC Bridge at Perryman, MD

(Archived Bridge Hunter was broke, no Historic Bridges; Satellite, 61 photos)

SUC = Strauss Underneath Counterweight

 

Douglas Butler posted
This Railroad Bascule Bridge is a Strauss Type located in Perryman, MD crossing the Bush River used by Amtrak and Northeast Corridor source: Tidal Fish.

Douglas Butler: Dennis DeBruler This is a Strauss Underneath Counterweight Bascule Bridge with a curved rack.

Douglas commented on his post
The Bridge in the Lowered position

Douglas commented on his post
This is the Patent of this bridge