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Re: The Manhattan Bridge

Posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Sat Jul 25 11:53:49 2009, in response to Re: The Manhattan Bridge, posted by Dave on Sat Jul 25 06:21:31 2009.

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It was never designed to flex. That's why it was in such atrocious condition by the early 1980's and why it needed a 20+ year rebuilding project. This rebuild basically stiffened the bridge so that it could withstand the stresses better. However, if maintenance ever gets deferred, like it did after WWII, the problems will resurface.

The subway should have been placed in tunnels under the river. It would have been an expensive propisition for sure, but it would have solved the problems one and for all, all while adding 4 lanes for auto traffic.

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