The city planned to replace the south draw span shortly afterwards at a nearly equal cost. On March 14, 1914, the temporary span from the north draw was moved in one piece – using the tide to lift the span on lighters – to serve as the new temporary south draw. The temporary span, with sharp reverse curves at both ends, remained in use longer than planned. A $521,830 contract for the permanent span () was issued on April 26, 1922, and construction began on May 2. The new bridge opened on April 21, 1924. It was long, with a four-leaf bascule draw long and wide, widening the channel to .