New York State Department of Transportation Bridge

BIN: Locality:COLUMBIA

No Flags have been issued during this inspection

Number of Spans:

Type of Inspection:

William Dritz

Date:

FERRY STREET

Structure Information

Thomas Hill, P.E. 080079-1

2223000

Inspection Date

City of HUDSON

This Structure is not a Ramp

Report Reviewed by:

Postings (As of Inspection Date):

September 30, 2015

Approximate Year Built:

Reviewer Signature:

Thomas Hill

08Feature Carried:

Typical or Main Span Type:

County:

8 - NORTHWEST

Region:

1Structure is not owned or maintained by New York State Department of Transportation

Posted Vertical Clearance Under:

William Dritz, P.E. 066606-1

3.069Computed Condition Rating:

Action Items

There are no vulnerability reviews recommended

January 29, 2016

Not Posted

No Further Investigation Requested

General

Report Printed:

Not Posted

99

November 29, 2015

Posted Vertical Clearance On:

CSX, LEASED AMTRA

Signature Information

No Diving Inspection Requested

Inspection Signature:

General Recommendation:

Bridge Inspection Report

New York State

New York State Inspection Overview

Structure Inspected By:

Date:

10 - Truss - Thru

Department of Transportation

Feature Crossed:1905

Inspector & Reviewer Information

3

Orientation:

Load Posting:

11/25/15 11:46 AM

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BIN: 2223000 Bridge Inspection ReportInspection Date: September 30, 2015

Structure RatingsAbutment Elements Begin Abutment End Abutment

8Joint with Deck 84Bearings, Bolts, Pads 33Seat and Pedestals 44Backwall 54Stem (Breastwall) 56Erosion or Scour 69Footings 98Piles 84Recommendation 5

Wingwall Elements Begin Abutment End Abutment5Walls 59Footings 96Erosion or Scour 68Piles 8

Channel ElementsStream Alignment 8Erosion and Scour 8Waterway Opening 8Bank Protection 8

Approach ElementsDrainage 6Embankment 6Settlement 5Erosion 5Pavement 4Guide Railing 4

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Span Ratings

Element Sub Element 1

Deck Elements Wearing Surface 2Curbs 3Sidewalks & Fascias 8Railings & Parapets 4Scuppers & Downspouts 8Gratings 8Median 3

Superstructure Deck Structural 3Primary Members 2Secondary Members 2Paint 1Joints 8Recommendation 2

Pier Bearings, Bolts, Pads 8Pedestals 8Top of Cap or Beam 8Stem Solid Pier 8Cap Beam 8Pier Columns 8Footings 8Erosion or Scour 8Piles 8Recommendation 8

Utilities Lighting 5Sign Structures 3Utilities & Supports 5

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NBI Deck Condition:

NBI Superstruct Condition:

NBI Substruct Condition:

NBI Channel Condition:

NBI Culvert Condition:

4

3

5

N

N

Federal NBI RatingsFederal Inspection Findings

Special Emphasis RequirementsSpecial Emphasis Inspection RequirementsNon-Redundant/Fracture Critical Members: Yes

Pin and Hangers: No

Fatigue-Prone Welds: Yes

Non-Categorized Fatigue-Prone Details: No

YesOther (Specified in Text):

Special Emphasis Detail NotesThru- trussesWelds at ends of partial length cover plates on floor beams.Rivets in tension zones (Cat. D)

Special Emphasis Certification:

Special Emphasis Certification

Hands-On Inspection Waived/Exception:

Note:

Yes

No

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Inspection Notes

Due to RR scheduling issues in 2014, a Type 5 inspection was necessary on 2/5/15 to inspectremaining items that could not be accessed in 2014. As per DOT, the type 5 inspection was notentered in BDIS. Therefore, there were several items with a rating of 9 from the 2014 inspection,which are updated (in BDIS) this inspection.

The bridge was closed to all traffic prior to the 2014 inspection. There is an adjacent pedestrianbridge on the right of this bridge which is open.

There are no photographs referenced for this commentGENERAL COMMENT

This item was rated 9 during the 2014 inspection, and was revised to 3 during the 2015 type 5inspection. See general note for bridge.

The truss bearings appear to be steel sliding on steel expansion bearings. No anchor bolts orother attachments were noted. All components are moderately corroded and bearings appearfrozen. Maintain 3 rating.

There is a single row of steel diaphragms (S15x42.9#) between the floor beams, at the center ofeach truss bay (center of travel lanes) within panels 1 thru 8. These diaphragms have beenhistorically rated as “stringers” under the primary member item. The sole plate of the steel“stringer” within the center of the bay between trusses 2&3 is partially lifted up, andconsequently is not in full contact with the steel pedestal. Condition is long-standing with nosignificant detrimental affects noted. Resulting loss of bearing support is approximately 50%.The other steel “stringer” bearing at begin would rate 5.

The timber stringers bear directly on the steel beam bridge seat. Timber stringers #11 and #20slightly overhang the ends of the steel beam bridge seat; these isolated conditions are ratedunder the seat item.

Referenced Photos: 1,2Abutment - Bearings, Bolts, Pads - Begin - Rated 3

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All components of the end truss bearings are corroded with up to 15% section losses. Theanchor bolts for the truss bearings appear to be missing; having been possibly removed duringprior repair work. The bearing plates are welded or riveted to each other.

All stringer bearings are heavily corroded with delaminations and section losses up to 10% onthe bearing plates. The historic noted deficiency of the short stringer seat below stringer 9 israted under the end seat item. Maintain rating of 4.

Referenced Photos: 3,4Abutment - Bearings, Bolts, Pads - End - Rated 4


Timber stringers bear directly on top of the steel beam bridge seat which is discreet betweentrusses. Between the center truss and the right truss, timber stringer #11 overhangs the left endof the steel beam seat by 1.25”. Stringer #20 overhangs the right end of the steel beam seat by1.75”, and the remaining left portion of stringer is not in full contact with the top flange of thesteel beam seat. These are long-standing conditions presumed to be as-built. Maintain 4 rating.Otherwise, seats for stringers and trusses would rate '5'.

Referenced Photos: 5,6Abutment - Seat and Pedestals - Begin - Rated 4


The steel beam bridge seat is not long enough to accommodate the width of steel stringer #9bearing. Consequently, the S9 bearing overhangs the right end of the seat, resulting in approx75% loss of bearing area. This presumably as-built condition is long-standing, having beennoted and yellow flagged as early as 2001. As per historic notes, in 2003 NYS DOT Region 8provided a calculation supporting the removal of the flag for this condition, and the flag wassubsequently removed by the Region. Stringer 9 is below the median area and does not directlysupport live load. In addition, the bridge was load posted for 3 tons for other deficient conditionsprior to being closed to all traffic in 2014. In addition, the top of the steel beam bridge seat iscovered with wet dirt and debris due to deficient backwall conditions, which is causing acorrosive environment. Maintain rating of 3.

Referenced Photos: 4Abutment - Seat and Pedestals - End - Rated 3

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This item was rated 9 during the 2014 inspection. The backwall is in fair condition and the ratingwas revised to 5 during the 2015 type 5 inspection. See general note for bridge.

There are no photographs referenced for this commentAbutment - Backwall - Begin - Rated 5


The end backwall is comprised of timber planks stacked on edge. In most bays the upper plankhas begun to twist/ rotate and is misaligned with the lower plank creating up to a 2” w gap.Consequently approach fill is spilling through onto the bridge seat. Maintain rating of 4.

Referenced Photos: 7Abutment - Backwall - End - Rated 4

This item was rated 9 during the 2014 inspection. The stem is in good condition and the ratingwas revised to 5 during the 2015 type 5 inspection. See general note for bridge.

Referenced Photos: 9Abutment - Stem (Breastwall) - Begin - Rated 5


The stone masonry stem of the end abutment has numerous, random, vertical and diagonalcracks up to ¼” W within the outer wythes of stones. Cracks are long-standing, and there wereno unusual displacement of any stones noted. Stem is functioning. Maintain rating of 4

Referenced Photos: 8,10Abutment - Stem (Breastwall) - End - Rated 4

During the 2015 type 5 inspection, the ground was covered with 2’ of snow. Therefore, erosionconditions along the stem were unknown and rated 9. However, there are no erosion problems,and this item is revised to 6 this inspection.

Referenced Photos: 9Abutment - Erosion or Scour - Begin - Rated 6

During the 2015 type 5 inspection, the ground was covered with 2’ of snow. Therefore, erosionconditions along the stem were unknown and rated 9. However, there are no erosion problems,and this item is revised to 6 this inspection.

Referenced Photos: 10Abutment - Erosion or Scour - End - Rated 6

Footing is not exposed and has historically been rated 9.There are no photographs referenced for this commentAbutment - Footings - Begin - Rated 9

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This item was rated 9 during the 2014 inspection. The wingwalls are in good condition, and therating was revised to 5 during the 2015 type 5 inspection. See general note for bridge.

There are no photographs referenced for this commentWingwall - Walls - Begin - Rated 5

This item was rated 9 during the 2014 inspection. The wingwalls are in good condition, and therating was revised to 5 during the 2015 type 5 inspection. See general note for bridge.

There are no photographs referenced for this commentWingwall - Walls - End - Rated 5

Footing is not exposed and has historically been rated 9.There are no photographs referenced for this commentWingwall - Footings - Begin - Rated 9

Footing is not exposed and has historically been rated 9.There are no photographs referenced for this commentWingwall - Footings - End - Rated 9

During the 2015 type 5 inspection, the ground was covered with 2’ of snow. Therefore, erosionconditions along the wingwalls were unknown and rated 9. However, there are no erosionproblems, and this item is upgraded to 6 this inspection. See general note for bridge.

Referenced Photos: 9Wingwall - Erosion or Scour - Begin - Rated 6

During the 2015 type 5 inspection, the ground was covered with 2’ of snow. Therefore, erosionconditions along the wingwalls were unknown and rated 9. However, there are no erosionproblems, and this item is upgraded to 6 this inspection. See general note for bridge.

Referenced Photos: 10Wingwall - Erosion or Scour - End - Rated 6

This item was rated 5 during the 2014 inspection. Both approach pavements have severallongitudinal cracks and random horizontal cracks approx 1/2"W. Ride quality would not begreatly affected. Lower rating to 4.

Referenced Photos: 31,32Approach - Pavement - Rated 4

This item was rated 4 during the 2014 inspection. The begin right guide rail has minor impactdamage, and the leading end “boxing glove” end section is flattened. Similar conditions exist atthe beginning of the end right guide railing. Maintain 4 rating. The begin left and end left guiderailings would rate '5'.

Referenced Photos: 11Approach - Guide Railing - Rated 4

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This item was rated 3 during the 2014 inspection. The top surface of the 3" x 9" timber deckplanking is rated as a wearing surface. The top surfaces of the timber planks have several areaswith minor rot, checking/splitting, and isolated areas of small through-holes that have beencovered with ½” thick plywood. Wearing surface is also worn in wheel paths. Deficiencies affecton ride quality. Lower rating to 2.

Referenced Photos: 12,13,14Span 1-Deck Elements - Wearing Surface - Rated 2

This item was rated 3 during the 2014 inspection. Small sections of the right timber curb aremissing, which may be as- built. There are also two sections of the curb which are partially loosenear mid-span. The curb has random spliiting and minor rot. Maintain 3 rating. The left curb is insimilar condition.

Referenced Photos: 15,16Span 1-Deck Elements - Curbs - Rated 3

This item was rated 4 during the 2014 inspection. There are no railings or parapets on thisbridge. There is pedestrian wire mesh fencing along both the left and right trusses. The meshconnections to the trusses are broken at random locations, which leaves the fencing somewhatloose. Otherwise, the fencing is in fair condition. No significant changes noted since the 2014inspection. Maintain 4 rating.

Referenced Photos: 15,16Span 1-Deck Elements - Railings & Parapets - Rated 4

This item was rated 4 during the 2014 inspection. The raised wooden median safety walk hasrandom loose/ missing, and rotted boards throughout. The missing boards create an unevensurface on the safety walk, but no gaps are wide enough for a pedestrian fall-through hazard.No safety flag issued because; the median has been roped off to delineate the hazard, thebridge is closed to all traffic including pedestrians, there is a pedestrian bridge immediatelyadjacent to this bridge on the right side, any pedestrian (illegally) using the bridge wouldpresumably utilize the traffic lane areas of the top of deck instead of the median area. Lowerrating to 3.

Referenced Photos: 17Span 1-Deck Elements - Median - Rated 3

This item was rated 3 during the 2014 inspection, as well as during the 2015 type 5 inspection.The underside of the timber deck is typically heavily water stained with remnants of light moldgrowth. However, probe depths of the underside were typically limited to approx 1/2” using acarpenter’s awl with moderate force. 2013 inspection noted some of timber decking deflectedunder live load. Rating of 3 maintained.

Referenced Photos: 18,19,20Span 1-Superstructure - Deck Structural - Rated 3

Primary member comment does not fit due to 4000 character limit. See attached document forprimary member note.

Referenced Photos: 15,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27Span 1-Superstructure - Primary Members - Rated 2

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There is a single row of short diaphragms transverse to the stringers within the last panel (panel9) of the bridge. All these diaphragms are heavily corroded and typically have 50 to 100%section losses to the flanges and webs.

The knee braces that connect the truss top chord to the floor beams are rated as secondarymembers. The T1 knee brace at L01 is heavily corroded with up to 60% section losses tocomponents. The outboard knee brace of T1 at L09, and both knee braces of T2 at L09 aremissing; apparently having been removed long ago.

There is a single row of steel diaphragms (S15x42.9#) between the floor beams, at the center ofeach truss bay (center of travel lanes) within panels 1 thru 8. These diaphragms have beenhistorically rated as “stringers” under the primary member item, and are heavily corroded in allpanels with overall web section losses to 90% and overall flange losses to 75%. Deterioration ismost significant at both rows of diaphragms within panels 3 thru 5. The presence of thesediaphragms appears to have been excluded in the most recent Virtis load rating, presumablydue to the severe section losses. The timber stringers adjacent to the diaphragms are in fair togood condition.

The diaphragms have tie plates on the bottom flanges, which extend below the bottom flangesof the floor beams, and connect diaphragms of adjacent panels together. The tie plates werepresumably intended to help keep the floor beams in-plane. The tie plate of the diaphragm rowbetween T1 and T2 has 100% section loss at floor beam 1. The tie plates are also heavilycorroded and separated at floor beams 1 and 2 of the diaphragm row between T2 and T3.However, both rows of diaphragms remain connected to the floor beam webs with verticalangles. Therefore, the connections are not compromised for vertical load due to the sectionlosses of the tie plates, and FB lateral loads are resisted by the timber deck/ stringers.

Maintain 2 rating.

Referenced Photos: 28,29,30Span 1-Superstructure - Secondary Members - Rated 2

The majority of the paint system on all steel members below deck has completely failed,resulting in significant deterioration and section losses to diaphragms, stringers, floor beamsand some elements of lower chord truss members. The paint system on all steel membersabove deck is only slightly better. Maintain 1 rating.

Referenced Photos: 15,17,19,21,22,23,24,25Span 1-Superstructure - Paint - Rated 1

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This item was rated 1 during the 2014 inspection due to improper bridge closed signage on theapproaches. The signage was the same during the 2015 type 5 inspection. Since the 2015 type5 inspection the bridge closures at both approaches have been upgraded with permanentconcrete barriers with reflective striping, and orange barrels/drums to help delineate the barriers.The load posting signs have been removed from both approaches as well. However, the bridgeclosed signage remains sub-standard on both approaches. On the begin approach there is onlya “Road Closed” sign attached to a wooden saw-horse. On the end approach there is only a“Closed” sign attached to a wooden saw-horse. Upgrade rating to (only) 3 due to sub-standardsignage. However, no safety flag is warranted. Otherwise, closures would rate 5.

Referenced Photos: 31,32Span 1-Utilities - Sign Structures - Rated 3

This item was rated 9 during the 2014 inspection. The utility conduit on the left truss is in faircondition and the rating was revised to 5 during the 2015 type 5 inspection. See general note forbridge.

There are no photographs referenced for this commentSpan 1-Utilities - Utilities & Supports - Rated 5

Additional Inspection NotesDiving ReferenceThere was no dive referenced for this inspection.

Overloads ObservedNo overload vehicles were noted during this inspection.

Notes to Next InspectorBIN plate is on the begin stem.

Bridge closure: Permanent concrete barrierhave been installed at both approaches.Load Posting Signs have been removed.

Improvements Observed

Staff Present During InspectionField Notes

BIN Plate and Fencing information

No Snow Fence.

A Pedestrian Fence is present.

The BIN Plate is in OK condition.

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TL: Tom Hill, P.E.ATL: Daniel SchneiderATLT: Travia Bailey

Amtrak Railroad Flagger.Inspection Time & Permit RequirementsTime Required to Inspect Bridge:

Lane Closure Usage:

3 Hours

9 Hours

Railroad Flagging Time:

Detailed Time & WeatherField Date Arrival Departure Temp (F) Weather Conditions

01:00 PM 05:00 PM 68 Cloudy09/30/2015

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Inspection PhotographsPhoto #1truss 1 bearing at begin,

looking back

truss 1 bearing at begin, looking back .jpgPhoto Number: 1 Photo Filename:

Photo #2truss 1 bearing at begin

truss 1 bearing at begin.jpgPhoto Number: 2 Photo Filename:

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Photo #3T3 bearing at end

T3 bearing at end.jpgPhoto Number: 3 Photo Filename:

Photo #4end seat and bearingslooking right

end seat and bearings looking right.jpgPhoto Number: 4 Photo Filename:

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Photo #5begin seat overall

begin seat overall.jpgPhoto Number: 5 Photo Filename:

Photo #6begin seat below stringer20

begin seat below stringer 20.jpgPhoto Number: 6 Photo Filename:

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Photo #7end timber backwall

end timber backwall.jpgPhoto Number: 7 Photo Filename:

Photo #8end stem cracks

end stem cracks.jpgPhoto Number: 8 Photo Filename:

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Photo #9begin abutment

begin abutment.jpgPhoto Number: 9 Photo Filename:

Photo #10end abutment

end abutment.jpgPhoto Number: 10 Photo Filename:

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Photo #11begin right guide rail

begin right guide rail.jpgPhoto Number: 11 Photo Filename:

Photo #12wearing surface., lookingright

wearing surface., looking right.jpgPhoto Number: 12 Photo Filename:

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Photo #13wearing surface from beginright

wearing surface from begin right.jpgPhoto Number: 13 Photo Filename:

Photo #14wearing surface, lookingback

wearing surface, looking back.jpgPhoto Number: 14 Photo Filename:

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Photo #15left truss, pedestrian fenceand curb

left truss, pedestrian fence and curb.jpgPhoto Number: 15 Photo Filename:

Photo #16right truss, pedestrianfence and curb

right truss, pedestrian fence and curb.jpgPhoto Number: 16 Photo Filename:

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Photo #17center truss and left side ofmedian

center truss and left side of median.jpgPhoto Number: 17 Photo Filename:

Photo #18underside from begin

underside from begin.jpgPhoto Number: 18 Photo Filename:

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Photo #19underside from end

underside from end.jpgPhoto Number: 19 Photo Filename:

Photo #20underside from begin right,looking left

underside from begin, looking left.jpgPhoto Number: 20 Photo Filename:

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Photo #21lower chord of truss 1 frombegin

lower chord of truss 1 from begin.jpgPhoto Number: 21 Photo Filename:

Photo #22lower chord of t2 lookingahead from begin

lower chord of t2 looking ahead fromPhoto Number: 22 Photo Filename:

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Photo #23lower chord of t3 lookingback toward begin

lower chord of t3 looking back towardPhoto Number: 23 Photo Filename:

Photo #24floor beam 6, stringer bay2, between T1 and T2

floor beam 6, stringer bay 2, between T1Photo Number: 24 Photo Filename:

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Photo #25stringers in end panel,between T1 and T2,looking back

stringers in end panel, between T1 and T2,Photo Number: 25 Photo Filename:

Photo #26stringers, panel 1 frombegin

stringers, panel 1 from begin.jpgPhoto Number: 26 Photo Filename:

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Photo #27bottom flange of floor beam1 near midspan betweenT1 and T2, looking ahead

bottom flange of floor beam 1 nearPhoto Number: 27 Photo Filename:

Photo #28secondary; knee brace 2 atleft truss

secondary; knee brace 2 at left truss.jpgPhoto Number: 28 Photo Filename:

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Photo #29secondary; diaphragmbetween stringers withinend panel, between T1 andT2, looking back (alldiaphragms similar)

seconday; diaphragm between stringersPhoto Number: 29 Photo Filename:

Photo #30secondary; diaphragmwithin panel 3, between T2and T3 (all longitudinaldiaphragms similar)

seconday; diaphragm within panel 3,Photo Number: 30 Photo Filename:

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Photo #31begin approach

begin approach.jpgPhoto Number: 31 Photo Filename:

Photo #32end approach

end approach.jpgPhoto Number: 32 Photo Filename:

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Inspection SketchesSketch Filename: RR Clearances.jpg

Sketch Filename: RR Clearances.jpg

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Sketch Filename: 2223000 Primary Member Note1.jpg


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Sketch Filename: Photo loc plan.jpg

Sketch Filename: Photo loc plan.jpg

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Standard Photographs2223000_LOCATION_MAP.JPG

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2223000_QUAD_MAP.JPG

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abutmentbegin.jpg

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abutmentend.jpg

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approachbegin.jpg

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approachend .jpg

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elevationleft.jpg

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featurecrossedleft.jpg

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featurecrossedright.jpg

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framing.jpg

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topofdeck.jpg

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Documents

New York State Department of Transportation Bridge