Alaska Road Commission

Cookman Collection

May 1936

This is a ground level view of a partially complete wooden bridge identified as crossing an unidentified tail-race, likely the outflow from the Old Eklutna Power Plant. The bridge sits on pilings rather high above ground level which appears to be tidal grass flats situated below forested hills in background. Slow moving gray water occupies the right half of the foreground with old ice along the banks. Planks are propped up at both ends of the bridge forming temporary foot access awaiting construction of permanent approaches. The view under the bridge appears to show a railroad line in middle ground near the base of the hill. A snow-streaked mountain is partially visible at right background.

Somewhere on road route 75L, Alaska

Black & White Paper Print, 3-1/4" x 5-3/4"

Bridge-Tailrace-Rt75L#1x-Coo