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    What is an alignment shoe on a steel bridge for?

    Circa 1956 bridge. What is the purpose of this "alignment shoe" as described in the original plans? There appears to be a vertical gap to the bottom of the end diaphragm. Is it to restrain transverse movement and provide for thermal movement tracking? The abutment is skewed about 30 degrees...

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