Name:   realfast64 - Subject:   Bridge at blue creek Date:   4/24/2021 3:59:33 PM

   The Blue Creek bridge has one of the highest effeciency ratings of bridges on state roads. So that is a negative as to rebuilding.  Second the bussiness on the 4 quadrants would have to be encroached on the raise the bridge. You see the road would have to be raised. When roadbeds are raised the prisim area is widened so slopes on both sides are safe,( wide at bottom narrow at the top) thus limiting access to the bussinesses. Which would create a HIGH cost for said property.  Have never heard of the said bridge being on the 8 or 12 year plan to be built. But strange things do happen. 

  Hwy 280 bridge is interesting!  You see the pilings/abutments nearing a 100 years old. Many think the bridge was rebuilt in the mid 60's but it was only the topcap. The pilings had a saddle placed across the top for the additional lanes with no new supports. Its effency rating is less than Blue Creek bridge. 

  It will be very interesting as to how this Bridge will be Fixed/Replaced/ inplace or alternate location.