Why are our bridges failing? Whose fault is it and why is nothing done until it’s too late? Not surprisingly, part of the problem is money. It costs $4-5 million to replace a bridge so it isn’t something the town takes lightly.
Tag: bridges
Sticker shock: Corroded bridges of Great Barrington need $11 million in repairs
It is not yet clear whether the Division Street bridge would be closed during construction or remain open with one lane.
CONNECTIONS: Are there too many roads?
There are a number of complicating factors related to easements and rights of way but, in general, the act of discontinuing a road is as simple as it is controversial.
The river bridges (20) of Stockbridge
Stockbridge — with the accent on “bridge” — has had more bridges over the Housatonic River than any of its neighbors, a remarkable 20 highway, foot, trolley and railroad spans. That’s as many as many as Great Barrington and Sheffield combined. Ten of Stockbridge’s bridges are still in use.