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Cracks in the Pearl Street Bridge.
Watertown NY.
Clayton village entrance arch.
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In 1998 the City of Watertown decided to replace the South span of the Pearl Street bridge.
The old span built in 1919 had a center support that was washed out and the bridge was said to be in danger.
The new bridge, built in 2004 for around $1,889,000 does not have a center support.
Now, a mier 6 years later the decorative railing in the bridge is showing signs of cracking as shown in the photo to the left.
These cracks are present along the entire span of the bridge.
If the cracks are not filled or seald, moisture can cause the internal reinfrocing bars to rust and decay, jepordising the integreity of that part of the bridge.
One would think that for that much money the bridge would resist cracking, at least for more than just 6 years.
If there are cracks where you can see ...
Alex Bay village entrance arch.
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