Yup this was taken from inside the bridge operators location (why there are some strange reflections). I just happened to be there taking a shot looking north when the operator stepped outside to throw some trash out and we talked, I asked how to get access to see the inside and he said "You don't look like a terrorist - come on in!". I was very grateful and excited. My only regret was that I only had my long telephoto lens with me and not my shorter lens :-(

For a view north with the bridge still there see this image which strangely was taken exactly 3 years ago...