Threading the needle passing between the bridge leafs while traffic waits on either side.
A victim of the green wave, the fuel barge
William L. Warner sits idle in the Rouge River.
The
Warner worked for years along Indiana Harbor and the Calumet River. Single hulled fuel tankers
are out of compliance with safety standards. It is unlikely the
Warner will work as a tanker again.
Rouge River, Oct 26, 2015, Image 15-0248
The summer season is over so the Diamond tour boats are in lay-up in the Rouge,
one more obstacle the captain has to maneuver past on any given day.
Rouge River, Oct 26, 2015, Image 15-0260
The Wayne County highway department is replacing several of the old bascule bridges
along the Rouge. The Fort Street Bridge is under reconstruction this year.
Rouge River, Oct 26, 2015, Image 15-0263
New bridge leaf being erected on the north side of the Rouge at Fort Street.
Rouge River, Oct 26, 2015, Image 15-0264
Fort Street bridge approach on the south side of the Rouge.
Rouge River, Oct 26, 2015, Image 15-0269
The pit area and the leaf span on the north side of the Fort Street bridge.
Rouge River, Oct 26, 2015, Image 15-0270
The tug
Linnhurst holds its barge against an empty dock while the
Jackson passes.
Rouge River, Oct 26, 2015, Image 15-0277
A wave from the bridge tender's wife along the rail line crossing the Rouge.
Rouge River, Oct 26, 2015, Image 15-0287
The outline of several bridge and a pipeline as the
Jackson works its way to the Detroit River.
Rouge River, Oct 26, 2015, Image 15-0293
Triangle, Rectangle, Circle.
Rouge River, Oct 26, 2015, Image 15-0308
