http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/nati...idge-in-Westwood-Massachusetts-322524622.html
The bridge gets hit at least once a month according to town officials. They have spent quite a bit of money, according to our local news channel with signs, warning lights, and even painting a bright yellow warning stripe on the bottom edge of the bridge. You think this would work? Nope!
The bridge is in fact pretty low at 10.5 (3.2 meters) instead of the more common 13.5 feet (4.1 meters).
The bridge wasn't hurt here and is still structurally sound - we can thank the Boston and Albany for the original construction way back when. The state is now looking into upgrading the bridge and surveyors are coming out next week. According to our local TV station the replacement is going to be in the millions. I suppose when the bridge was originally put in, the highest vehicle was probably a horse and buggy, or maybe a Model T.
John
The bridge gets hit at least once a month according to town officials. They have spent quite a bit of money, according to our local news channel with signs, warning lights, and even painting a bright yellow warning stripe on the bottom edge of the bridge. You think this would work? Nope!
The bridge is in fact pretty low at 10.5 (3.2 meters) instead of the more common 13.5 feet (4.1 meters).
The bridge wasn't hurt here and is still structurally sound - we can thank the Boston and Albany for the original construction way back when. The state is now looking into upgrading the bridge and surveyors are coming out next week. According to our local TV station the replacement is going to be in the millions. I suppose when the bridge was originally put in, the highest vehicle was probably a horse and buggy, or maybe a Model T.
John