Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Arch Bridge Design in Southern Mass

So last Thursday (St. Patrick's Day) after completing a bridge inspection (see previous post), we headed over to take photos of drainage pipe, trench and salt water march replication area.

When we arrived we thought it would be a good idea to double check with the office before simply taking the photos and leaving the site which is located a good hour or so from the office. Good thing we double checked because there ended up being a few extra things to check.

First we had to take photos of where the existing bridge use to be.

Next we had to locate a stone walk way. After that we located a few signs.

Then opened some catch basins and checked inverts and pipe diameters. 

By the time we were finished the water had already risen a few feet.  
Here's a picture from last winter when they were constructing the temporary bridge.    

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