Cabin John Bridge Over Cabin John Creek, Originally Known As the Washington Aqueduct Bridge No. 4. Original caption: Cabin John Bridge over Cabin John Creek, originally known as the Washington Aqueduct Bridge No. 4. Plans prepared by Alfred L. Rives under supervision of Capt. Montgomery C. Meigs, Corps of Engineers, Army. Construction begun in spring of 1857. In September 1859 the arch was completed and a portion of the spandrel walls. Completed and tested for aqueduct service December 3, 1863. Actual service commenced July 29, 1864. Length of span 220'-0". Rise of arch 57'-3". Cost $237,
Cabin John Bridge Over Cabin John Creek, Originally Known As the Washington Aqueduct Bridge No. 4. Original caption: Cabin John Bridge over Cabin John Creek, originally known as the Washington Aqueduct Bridge No. 4. Plans prepared by Alfred L. Rives under supervision of Capt. Montgomery C. Meigs, Corps of Engineers, Army. Construction begun in spring of 1857. In September 1859 the arch was completed and a portion of the spandrel walls. Completed and tested for aqueduct service December 3, 1863. Actual service commenced July 29, 1864. Length of span 220'-0". Rise of arch 57'-3". Cost $237,000. Parapets were added and the deck remodeled to provide for highway service 1873. The design and construction was under the supervision of Capt. Montgomery C. Meigs, then Chief Engineer of the entire Washington Aqueduct project. He was promoted to Major General July 5, 1864 for distinguished and meritorious service during the Civil War. State: Maryland.
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