Bridge over Christina River, rt 495 closed-danger of collapse. [View all]
Infrastructure!! infrastructure!! infrastructure!! infrastructure!!
WARNING - Delaware is now warning all traffic to stay off rt 495 from the PA state line south to its end...there will be extensive work required in that area.This just was announced a few minutes ago.
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The Christina River bridge, part of US 495, a major North - South route on the east coast had been closed for evaluation and repair. Engineers first noticed that 4 of the support columns had tilted, and closed the bridge several days ago, re routing traffic to I 95 and other smaller roads. More recent examination has found that 8 support columns have twisted, and one side of the bridge is over 16" higher than the other, when they should both be equal height. Engineers also say that the problem is below ground, and will require a long term repair.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/06/04/1304277/-Bridge-over-Christina-River-rt-495-closed-danger-of-collapse
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