Bill Russell Bridge | North Washington St.

okin15 said:
yes, not to mention that the FRP is the first thing that's gonna fall off, polluting the water, and of course it won't be replaced either. A bridge like this doesn't really need cladding. It's just hiding wear and tear from being inspected, and adding to the cost and the enviro impact.
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To be fair, thats also probably why it's FRP - its not susceptible to corrosion per se. Also keep in mind what it's actually being attached to - those "trusses" aren't actually structural, as AFAIK the sidewalk deck is actually supported by transverse elements, which is in turn holding the "truss" up. They're really only there to support utility conduit - high voltage on one side, water, communications and signal on the other.
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okin15 said:
yes, not to mention that the FRP is the first thing that's gonna fall off, polluting the water, and of course it won't be replaced either. A bridge like this doesn't really need cladding. It's just hiding wear and tear from being inspected, and adding to the cost and the enviro impact.
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FRP theoretically falling off bridges is the least concerning environmental hazard facing the Charles River.
 
It would be cool if the cladding could actually protect the steel from rain, ice, splashing salt water etc… I dont think its designed to do that, but could be cool.
 
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The night lighting is really spectacular. I saw it lit up for the first time Sunday night and it really stole the view coming in to the area on 93 from the north.
 
HenryAlan said:
The night lighting is really spectacular. I saw it lit up for the first time Sunday night and it really stole the view coming in to the area on 93 from the north.
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Yeah I wasn't able to do it justice with my pics, but it's very cool. And there are lights that will shine vertically down each column some of which aren't lit yet. It's going to be a real statement when it's complete.
 
Patrick Winn said:
Yeah I wasn't able to do it justice with my pics, but it's very cool. And there are lights that will shine vertically down each column some of which aren't lit yet. It's going to be a real statement when it's complete.
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Can’t understand why half of the eastern side lights are still not lit, while all the others have been for months. Looks weird. Such a small screw working on this project; no surprise it has taken years and years. Looks good though.
 
Skyline said:
Can’t understand why half of the eastern side lights are still not lit, while all the others have been for months. Looks weird. Such a small screw working on this project; no surprise it has taken years and years. Looks good though.
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If you walked across the bridge you’d know. The structure is only half built and being used as a temporary lane until the other side opens.
 
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