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Posted by Edwards! on Sat Sep 28 12:44:22 2024, in response to Re: Why square bases to Elevated?, posted by HANDBRAKE on Thu Sep 26 20:14:02 2024. Yes, The Pre Dual Contract flimsy elevated structures didn't stand a chance against heavy vehicles such as trucks.This was pretty evident with the 1953 incident on the Pitkin El, and the Myrtle Ave El in downtown Brooklyn. Neither fell into the streets, but immediate repairs were required to ensure the safety of the structures and the area. Today, street pillars are protected by concrete bunker type covering. The force of the impact is absorbed and transferred to the ground, not the structure above. However, some years ago, the Broadway Brooklyn El was damaged slightly at street level, and a very noticeable "dip" was seen on the Manhattan bound track. You can still see the Dip between Gates Avenue and Halsey st. |
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