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The Lift Bridge: It’s one of the most unusual bridges in the world—the Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal. One end (south) is higher than the other by 32 degrees and no two angles are alike. In September, this 1914 structure will undergo major rehabilitation which will take about one year to complete. Pedestrians and vehicles will be diverted, the bridge will remain in the “up” position during the work (boat traffic will not be impacted). Made by the Lackawanna Bridge Company of Buffalo, i

Back in Business: The 1914 Fairport Lift Bridge has finally reopened after 22 months of undergoing a major rehabilitation. At 11:45am the bridge opened to allow vehicles to pass over the Erie Canal—the span had been in the “up” position for the duration of the project. This bridge is not only one of the most unique along this historic waterway, but in the world. It’s one of the only bridges built on a bias—the south end is higher than the north end. | John Kucko Digital