The collection consists of original bridge plans and construction drafts. Four different bridge types are represented: Strauss direct lift bridge (S.D.L.B.),Strauss trunnion draw span (S.T.D.S.),Strauss trunnion bascule bridge (S.T.B.B.),and Strauss vertical lift bridge (S.V.L.B.).Years indicated after location of the project are the earliest and latest dated plans in the set; number in parentheses indicates number of plans or sketches in the set.

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