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Old 03-29-2024, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Justputt View Post
One engineer commented there should be structures in place around these main supports to be a first point of contact for out-of-control ships that don't compromise the bridge. When the newer Chesapeake Bay bridge was built, the islands of concrete they build for the major span supports were very impressive and much larger than the span steel that went into them. It was amazing to watch every time we crossed the old bridge.
Bridge was built between 72 and 77. Bet new design will have structures you discussed,