If you're retired, getting bored, and looking for an exciting year long project, try building your own vertical lift draw bridge.
CalTrans has posted the history of the former Commodore Schuyler Heim Bridge in Los Angeles Harbor along with a complete set of plans for its construction:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/d7/projects/docs/47/mitigation.php
Here are the actual engineering drawings and you'll need need to put in a $100 Million order from Home Depot. However, to save lots of time and money, I strongly suggest you go for just a scale model (like one that will fit in your den or family room).
http://www.dot.ca.gov/d7/projects/docs/47/As-Built Drawings PDFs.pdf
CalTrans has posted the history of the former Commodore Schuyler Heim Bridge in Los Angeles Harbor along with a complete set of plans for its construction:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/d7/projects/docs/47/mitigation.php
Here are the actual engineering drawings and you'll need need to put in a $100 Million order from Home Depot. However, to save lots of time and money, I strongly suggest you go for just a scale model (like one that will fit in your den or family room).
http://www.dot.ca.gov/d7/projects/docs/47/As-Built Drawings PDFs.pdf