Jackson St. Drawbridge in Action (East Side) Joliet, IL 5/10/20

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2020
  • This drawbridge only features 2 WRRS motor bells for some reason; one on each side of the bridge. The others in downtown feature 4 bells. Still a nice setup here with a Sentry F2 siren on the tower. I was surprised they only do 2 short growls. I swear I remember hearing them go for a good 5 seconds before.
    Filmed May 10, 2020.
    Camera used: Canon Vixia HF-R700.
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  • @general5104
    @general5104 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    In our city, we have a 4 laned raisable bridge like this, but, in my 70 years, I have NEVER witnessed it opening nor closing. This is the FIRST time I have EVER seen the operation of one of these type bridges! THANK YOU !!!

  • @joelinpa185
    @joelinpa185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I was delighted to find this video, and you remember correctly. I lived in Joliet as a kid for 3 years beginning in the fall of 1968. I sat on my bike many a time at this bridge, and the sirens at this and the other downtown bridges sounded for at least 5 seconds. I'm pretty sure that back in that day the bridges had either Federal model A, D, or model L sirens mounted below the windowed portion of the tower, angled downward to prevent precipitation entry. I can still hear those sirens in my head.

  • @chrishauser5505
    @chrishauser5505 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love the physical bells sounding. RR crossings these days play digital recordings, which sound like ass.
    Thank you for posting this!!!

  • @kingscourge6031
    @kingscourge6031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thats a fast moving bridge!

  • @vindicator05
    @vindicator05 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got PTS from that sort of bridge back in pandemic times. We lost a very goid man, back then.
    RIP Bill❤

  • @leehart9055
    @leehart9055 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is AWESOME. I love old bridges, Thank you for sharing this video.

  • @The_A_Cast
    @The_A_Cast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I love the mini cross arms for the sidewalk. Never seen any like that before

    • @nickpatrick1636
      @nickpatrick1636 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They ussly have them on every bridge like that

    • @matthewchang6263
      @matthewchang6263 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is an arm gate barrier

    • @erie910
      @erie910 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many railroad crossings have the pedestrian gates.

    • @BridgidPersephoneNewmanHenson
      @BridgidPersephoneNewmanHenson ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Fremont Street bridge in Seattle has them

    • @marianrivas8751
      @marianrivas8751 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@nickpatrick1636uh🎉🎉🎉I hwgv

  • @boehnerjohn
    @boehnerjohn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    These bridges had black and white diagonal stripes on the counterweight s years ago. The gates were b/w too. The warning lights were very different and the bridges were painted an ominous black.

  • @kcwillsanchannel
    @kcwillsanchannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow, really neat. I was surprised to see the bridge raise up and lower very quick.

  • @jordansean18
    @jordansean18 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The drawbridge near me is on the interstate so it has at least half a dozen sirens and signs all over the place that give drivers a heads up before they even start going to yellow lights on the traffic lights.
    Pretty interesting setup here!

  • @UltraMagaFan
    @UltraMagaFan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have never seen a drawbridge like that. Normally you only see counter weights like that on train trestles. Cool.

    • @TheTheo58
      @TheTheo58 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is a drawbridge in Portland Oregon,The Broadway Bridge spanning across the Willamette River which has the same design. Connecting the NW side of the river in the Pearl District, to the NE Side Lloyd District. Also the Portland Street Car runs along the Broadway Bridge traveling along NE MLK and SE Grand on the return trip

  • @ellisjackson3355
    @ellisjackson3355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Always exciting when the bells start going off while you're still crossing the bridge!

    • @Thunderbolt_7026
      @Thunderbolt_7026 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep

    • @MrWolfSnack
      @MrWolfSnack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gotta do it in a retired Mt. Prospect police car with a broken cigarette lighter

  • @babalui66
    @babalui66 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Reminds me of the beginning of the movie Maximum Overdrive.

  • @j.philiplarson2064
    @j.philiplarson2064 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My hometown...this makes me homesick!

  • @TheTheo58
    @TheTheo58 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As mentioned below, there is a drawbridge like this in Portland, Oregon across the Willamette River to the south is the Steel Bridge. Which has an independent dual lift for the upper and lower span. The lower span is for the RR line. Upper for vehicles and the MAX.

    • @ronnieg6358
      @ronnieg6358 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a bridge like this in Britain over the River Trent. Sadly it hasn't operated for decades.

  • @williamjones7163
    @williamjones7163 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @Serenity0424
    @Serenity0424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great one...👍👍👍

  • @cjs1982
    @cjs1982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I would love to see the inside of the control tower. Excellent video!

    • @kawah8330
      @kawah8330 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/YgNj4eTfMJ8/w-d-xo.html

    • @dukecraig2402
      @dukecraig2402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The inside of the machinery room is what you really want to see.

  • @Anthony_therockstar
    @Anthony_therockstar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Sounds like a railroad crossing

    • @chrisshedor8541
      @chrisshedor8541 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The bells are made by Western Cullen Hayes which primarily make equipment for the railroad industry.

    • @luisp5036
      @luisp5036 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think Is the same bell used on the c&nw locomotoves

    • @stampycatfan01lol
      @stampycatfan01lol ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luisp5036 Both these and the ones found on CNW’s EMD locomotives are WRRS motor bells (CNW’s GE’s tended to use more conventional locomotive bells if I remember correctly).

    • @Theonewhoistointerestedi-zo1ls
      @Theonewhoistointerestedi-zo1ls ปีที่แล้ว

      Its actually a WRRS motor bell.

    • @Theonewhoistointerestedi-zo1ls
      @Theonewhoistointerestedi-zo1ls ปีที่แล้ว

      But they do install WCH mechanical bells on some of the draw bridges

  • @frankym274
    @frankym274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice Catch

  • @Delirious365
    @Delirious365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good video 📹✔

  • @SolarHarvestSolutions
    @SolarHarvestSolutions ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was I kid in 1968, myself and a crazy as i friend climbed the walk way while it was lifting. Held on to railing till it lowered, got away with it . The operator didn’t catch us

  • @bruggenenspoorwegovergangen
    @bruggenenspoorwegovergangen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good!

  • @JMANWiSS
    @JMANWiSS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it

  • @desertrat1111
    @desertrat1111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to walk across this bridge in my youth

  • @SOU6900
    @SOU6900 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did that one in that white GMC even wait for the light to turn green?

    • @ZephytheDragon
      @ZephytheDragon ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With the quickness of it, unlikely.

  • @johnkennedy528
    @johnkennedy528 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video from Joliet. Onto the Lockport locks for that boat. I believe the locks are still closed to the public.

  • @davepritts494
    @davepritts494 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up in Joliet illinois and would get stuck by these bridges all the time at least 2 to 3 times a day…. The bridge I was intrigued by the most was the swing bridge that was down by the district 5 state police station on division st. But after being hit so many times by barges the just took it out….cool video thou

  • @kyleb06
    @kyleb06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video and setup! Love the 12-8-8 signals, motor bells, and Sentry F2! How do you know when the bridge is going to rise, BTW?

    • @apronchaperon
      @apronchaperon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      *b o a t*

    • @dixienormous6052
      @dixienormous6052 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@apronchaperon lmfao 🤣

    • @Theonewhoistointerestedi-zo1ls
      @Theonewhoistointerestedi-zo1ls ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he has a boat tracking app

    • @erie910
      @erie910 ปีที่แล้ว

      In some areas where bridges open primarily for pleasure boats, the openings are scheduled. This is the case with the Black River bridges in Port Huron and the Grand River U.S. 31 bridge in Grand Haven, both in Michigan. These open hourly during boating season, such as on the hour.

  • @exoressdelivers70
    @exoressdelivers70 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Florida the bridge tender must first make an announcement about the bridge preparing to go up. Each drawbridge is equipped with outdoor speakers. This is to alert pedestrians. Second he/she must exit the bridgehouse and visibly inspect the bridge to be sure it is clear of vehicles and pedestrians. This was mandated after several pedestrians were killed while crossing the bridge.

  • @Ysalomet
    @Ysalomet ปีที่แล้ว

    The two pigeons on top of the counterweight were like, "Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"

  • @PlanetMojo
    @PlanetMojo ปีที่แล้ว

    There were similar bridges in Milwaukee. Same color green as well 😊

  • @crypto1701
    @crypto1701 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting how the whole ground shakes during the last part of the closing.

  • @sandiegan3788
    @sandiegan3788 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting. Thanks!

  • @ItzzzBeamo
    @ItzzzBeamo ปีที่แล้ว

    This video just popped up in my feed. I’ve driven over this bridge multiple times and not thought anything of it as far as it being unique.
    Silly me.

  • @mrfingerlakes8735
    @mrfingerlakes8735 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video

  • @francisjaniewski5990
    @francisjaniewski5990 ปีที่แล้ว

    A friend of mines Dad operates the bridge by Amtrak near Chicago river by Chinatown near Amtrak lumber st.

  • @worldcooking
    @worldcooking ปีที่แล้ว

    Good shooting!

  • @paulcarter1280
    @paulcarter1280 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds like a railroad crossing mechanical bell.

  • @RailsOfTheMidwest
    @RailsOfTheMidwest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    DUDE THAT'S A C&NW GONG BELL

  • @thatcarguy6
    @thatcarguy6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You Have More Of These?

  • @canadiannational3590
    @canadiannational3590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you like drawbridges Tommy?

  • @tony9thegamer2
    @tony9thegamer2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also how did you know when the drawbridge was about to lift??

    • @TommyBNSF
      @TommyBNSF  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have a Marine Tracker that shows where barges and other boats are at.

  • @pickle4034
    @pickle4034 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tjink it uses water to weight the sides with a pump to those boxes? Or is it electric?

    • @gregorycerven3484
      @gregorycerven3484 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The big white box near the top is the counterweight. It's mostly concrete, with a honeycomb area where they can add steel plates to increase counterweight for balance. Any time they change something (paint, sidewalks, etc.) they rebalance the leaf.

  • @davidpollack1251
    @davidpollack1251 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you show the one at 95th st the one The Blues Brothers jumped.

  • @wigwagstudios2474
    @wigwagstudios2474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Are the bells WRRS motor bells or B&B?

  • @davidthurmond9016
    @davidthurmond9016 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like a freight train getting ready to come through lol

  • @jamescooley7849
    @jamescooley7849 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I believe that type is referred to as a bascule bridge.

    • @gregorycerven3484
      @gregorycerven3484 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, it's actually a Scherzer rolling lift bridge. It rolls back on the side trusses to the back using the counterweight. The bridges in the City of Chicago are trunion bascule bridges. The leaf turns on a trunion pin for those

  • @nicholasxavier5892
    @nicholasxavier5892 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoever is hitting that bell with a hammer, thier arm must be tired

  • @donavanjohnson409
    @donavanjohnson409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never seen a bridge like that one before

  • @user-ek1xn4nr2w
    @user-ek1xn4nr2w ปีที่แล้ว

    대한민국의 부산 남포역 영도다리
    도개를 보는것 같군요.. 경보기와
    차단기가 있어 철도건널목에 열차가
    지나가는듯한 느낌입니다..

  • @Dara.Bortolato_2006
    @Dara.Bortolato_2006 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dove si trova? Non ho capito correttamente

  • @bulderedo2449
    @bulderedo2449 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is also a similar,but smaller brIdge like this in Saint Nazaire in West Of France

  • @frantisekkoudelkahater9494
    @frantisekkoudelkahater9494 ปีที่แล้ว

    what if some idiot stays there? Does it recognize the sensor and stop picking up? I know what drivers can do at a level crossing and the red one doesn't mean anything to someone in some cases

  • @daliladiaz2589
    @daliladiaz2589 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow
    Cool

  • @mattsprayberry0
    @mattsprayberry0 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a shame they don't build them like this no more

  • @Mr.Mu-Kuh
    @Mr.Mu-Kuh ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool

  • @Earth_Number_12
    @Earth_Number_12 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is that US 6 and 52

  • @Oliver-kv2mm
    @Oliver-kv2mm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You don’t like it? Cars got alotta pickup.

  • @SoutheastWarrenEAS
    @SoutheastWarrenEAS ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't even notice the siren growls

  • @efraindelacruz2400
    @efraindelacruz2400 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    En que e ciudad está el de GTA 3

  • @itsgr82bdum
    @itsgr82bdum ปีที่แล้ว

    When you're halfway across and it starts going back up 😬😵

  • @Perich29
    @Perich29 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    just like we seen on Sesame Street.

  • @Insideoutfan1
    @Insideoutfan1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of vicarstown bridge (thomas the tank engine)

  • @neilmansfield8329
    @neilmansfield8329 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is like a train gates only it is for boat’s

  • @joeritchie7286
    @joeritchie7286 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    (Elwood) you dont like it ?
    (Jake) No I dont like it

  • @alfredstocker3904
    @alfredstocker3904 ปีที่แล้ว

    aaya 📼

  • @tony9thegamer2
    @tony9thegamer2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It feels like to me the you on the west side

    • @TommyBNSF
      @TommyBNSF  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is the east side.

  • @BavarianCreamCookie
    @BavarianCreamCookie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:09 Pierogi

  • @albertlopez6620
    @albertlopez6620 ปีที่แล้ว

    Abandonado abandonado abandonado

  • @user-zp5wy5dv3b
    @user-zp5wy5dv3b ปีที่แล้ว

    かちどき橋❓️

  • @briantidmore342
    @briantidmore342 ปีที่แล้ว

    ive been threw that 1

  • @montaviouswilliams806
    @montaviouswilliams806 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:51

  • @ron.does.stuff.
    @ron.does.stuff. ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel so scared for the people who cross the bridge

  • @randykhuon5702
    @randykhuon5702 ปีที่แล้ว

    B4

  • @clxudzYT
    @clxudzYT ปีที่แล้ว

    i wanna see that concrete block get dropped

  • @Mopmonkevr
    @Mopmonkevr ปีที่แล้ว

    But were

  • @lorenzomiguel2601
    @lorenzomiguel2601 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tá 🙂 o carro e dance se aproximando do trem de novo de 2023 reais de polícia
    Guilda de novo de 2023

  • @minhsangnguyen3796
    @minhsangnguyen3796 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bb

  • @neptune4167
    @neptune4167 ปีที่แล้ว

    pigeons dont care.

  • @minhsangnguyen3796
    @minhsangnguyen3796 ปีที่แล้ว

    B b hch hg

  • @chuckwagon5518
    @chuckwagon5518 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bascule bridges are efficient, but quite ugly!

  • @ntcrawford722
    @ntcrawford722 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's 2 here in Cleveland and we have the best one better then you guys that's a proven fact research it