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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Even more impressive is the transcontinental railroad, one of the tunnels they dug out from both sides and met up in the middle. They were within an inch I think

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