The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-02-22
CLIFTON .REJO|CES IN COMPLETION
 0F BRIDGE
New Structure is 210 Feet Long and Has IS Foot Driveway, with Five Foot Walks on Either Side.

If there is anything that the public spirited citizen of Clifton is proud of it is the new steel bridge across the San Francisco river connecting East and West Clifton. This pride is par donable, as it is one of the best cause ways to be found in Arizona. The Midland Bridge company of Kansas City designed and constructed this modern causeway. and the specifica- tions were drawn by City Engineer, A. J. Kerr, who approved the work which all Clifton pronounces the best.
 This bridge is all steel and the span is 210 feet long, has an IS foot driveway, which is sufficiently wide for the passage of two vehicles. On each side of this wide driveway is five foot walk for pedestrians, the walks being elevated about six inches above the driveway, and protected by iron railings and separated from the driveway by the supporting beams of the structure. The floor of the drive way and walks are paved with creo- soted blocks, which are guaranteed tc be almost indestructible, and makes soft, easy footing for both man and beasts, as we'll as taking all the jolt out of vehicles as they pass over.
 The bridge was opened to the pub lie on February 10, and while it is af he Inc nfc 10 the present city administration has given to the city, yet it is not con templated to have, nor was there any formal ceremonies in opening this bridge to the public. Its importance and superior construction would have justified a celebration of huge pre- tensions-oRe in which we could have felt pride in inviting the citizens of neighboring towns to come and help us celebrate, but it was a matter of such universal necessity, and one which all were so eager to put into service, that it was thought best to omit any formal ceremony in giving 1t to the public, so the barriers were removed and the public told it was complete. This is perhaps just as we1, for no charm of oratory or glamour of music could make it more highly appreciated. To the loyal Clifton citizen it is a thing of utility and joy forever.
 Completed in Four Months <
 Work was started on this bridge last October. and as stated above was completed February 10th. It was built at cost of sz7.O79, with an ad- ditional cost of $4,000 for the ap- breaches according to the figures given the Era by Engineer Kerr. The creo- soted wooden pavement blocks renders the passage of vehicles ever it noiseless. It is guaranteed to sustain a weight of fifteen tons, so ne who passes over this span does so with the complete assurance of safety.
 The Midland Bridge company is now engaged in tearing away the old bridge which stands alongside. The old structure will be moved to North Clifton, where it will span the same stream, be thoroughly overhauled and new parts substituted where nee essary. When erected at its new lo- cation, it too, will be practically a new bridge. The town at this point had outgrown this old bridge. Traf- fic had become too heavy for it to perform the functions for it's pres ent locality, but where it will be mov- ed, where travel is not so congested, it will answer all purposes. The cost of moving this old bridge will be s9,525.