How did bridge builders of old ensure both ends of the bridge would perfect meet in the middle before laser measuring was around?

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How did bridge builders of old ensure both ends of the bridge would perfect meet in the middle before laser measuring was around?

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There’s a misconception that ancient and even recent past is super primitive compared to our modern (as of 2019) knowledge and tech, but people have been super innovative and resourceful for several thousand years. Just the last 10-20 years have probably doubled our knowledge of the total so far…

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