revision preference src: In 1907, each of the approach spans was divided into three plate-girder spans carried on new granite piers and abutments. Funding was insufficient to replace the swing span, so its length was merely increased to 284 feet (87 m). <SEP> tgt: In 1907, each of the approach spans was divided into three plate-girder spans carried on new granite piers and abutments. However, funding was insufficient to replace the swing span, so its length was merely increased to 284 feet (87 m).