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The original "bump" bridge crossing the feeder stood just a few feet above the canal water line. A canal boat bumped or pushed the bridge to turn its decking to an open position. The bridge structure was a turntable on supporting rollers and ball bearings that pivoted on a pinion. Because the bridge was counterbalanced, it returned to the closed position after the boat had passed. This type of bridge was used at Plum Street and First Street in New Bremen.
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New Bremen, Ohio · United States
