Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Ahh I Hate Bridges Sooooo Much!!

The importance of underwater investigation of railroad bridges cannot be stated enough, especially in light of so many railroad bridges and the trend of severe storms, greater-than-ever high water conditions and the potential to see levels that have never previously been experienced. Railroad bridges, more often than not, have larger, more closely spaced foundations that make them much more vulnerable for other waterway effects, which are by far, the leading cause of bridge failures from an underwater standpoint. Given these realities, it's easy to see why it is so important that the properly executed underwater inspection of railroad bridges should be implemented as part of an effective bridge maintenance program, as well as to identify any critical conditions out there before it is too late. I really think this needs to be checked out! It is really scary to think how dangerous it could be!! AHHHHHH!!

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