[whataretheysaying] Mary Madigan: Structural deficiencies

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Posted by Mary Madigan:
Structural deficiencies
http://whataretheysaying.powerblogs.com/posts/1186245683.shtml


   Now that the Minnesota bridge disaster has brought national attention
   to unsafe bridges, New Jerseyans are starting to ask questions about
   the infamously hazardous Pulaski Skyway.

   Governer Jon Corzine doesn't think [1]there's anything to worry about:

     "I understand our bridges are inspected regularly and, according to
     federal standards, while some are considered 'structurally
     deficient' none are now deemed 'unsafe," Gov. Jon Corzine said in a
     statement. "Any unsafe bridge would be shut down immediately."

   Remember this is the guy who thought it was a good idea to drive
   aggressively and seatbelt-free at [2]90mph in the slow lane.

   In any case, the bridge is just a small part of the Skyway, a
   crumbling combination of roads, underpasses and bridges that are
   decorated with crumbling cement, accident-prone exit and entrance
   ramps and exposed rebar.

   It's also one of [3]'America's Most Dangerous Highways'.

   More on Structural Deficiencies from civil engineer [4]Ben in NYC

References

   1. http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2007/08/nj_bridges_deficient_but_not_d.html
   2. http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_132110817.html
   3. http://www.accidentreconstruction.com/news/oct00/102600a.html
   4. http://www.keshertalk.com/archives/2007/08/minneapolisbridge.php