Sentence examples for obsolete bridge from inspiring English sources

The replacement of a functionally obsolete bridge created a unique opportunity to conduct full-scale barge impact tests on the structure before demolition.

But there is a bigger number: $140 billion, what the association says it would cost to repair every deficient or obsolete bridge in the nation.

But there is a bigger number: $140 billion, what AASHTO says it would cost to repair every deficient or obsolete bridge in the nation.

On July 19 the collapse of a "functionally obsolete" bridge shut down nearly 50 miles of Interstate 10.

The "functionally obsolete" bridge underwent major repairs in 2002, during which the bridge was reduced to one lane of traffic in alternating directions.

And obsolete bridges are a different story.

Obsolete bridges have become choke points, delaying trucks' passage.

Obsolete bridges are strongly clustered in the Northeast, which makes sense: older cities = older bridges.

However, Nemaha has one of the lowest rates of functionally obsolete bridges.

"When I took over as governor," he said, "I was told that Pennsylvania led the nation in the number of structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges.

Route changes are due to the need to replace old and obsolete bridges and tunnels, rebuild sharp curves or steep grades, and eliminate substandard sections.