ACtrafficengr
Civil/Environmental
I suspect a few pople may be interested in this. The main span will be lifted off barges today and connected tot eh approach spans.
In October 2009, NYSDOT and VTrans were in preliminary design for a replacement of the 2,184 feet (666 m) long, 80 year old bridge, when inspectors found dangerous cracks in one of the piers of the old bridge. Because of the risk of sudden catostrophic collapse, it was closed, resulting in a 100 mile detour.
Webcam showing the job site:
Article on the history of the old bridge:
(page 24)
Wiki articles on the old and new bridges:
Maybe the tyranny of Murphy is the penalty for hubris. -
In October 2009, NYSDOT and VTrans were in preliminary design for a replacement of the 2,184 feet (666 m) long, 80 year old bridge, when inspectors found dangerous cracks in one of the piers of the old bridge. Because of the risk of sudden catostrophic collapse, it was closed, resulting in a 100 mile detour.
Webcam showing the job site:
Article on the history of the old bridge:
(page 24)
Wiki articles on the old and new bridges:
Maybe the tyranny of Murphy is the penalty for hubris. -
