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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by Junctionfan</i> <br /><br />I would recommend trying to get a loan or government grant and replace them especially if the area is prone to dry weather which could make the bridge fire hazard. <br /> <br />How long are thease bridges? It might be better in the long run particularly if the area is prone to flooding, to use concrete. <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Andrew- <br /> <br />As you'll see I have provided for maintaining the bridges. Absent MAJOR government help, which is unlikely, the best we can expect is to maintain existing infrastructure. On a line of this length the cost of replacing the bridges with concrete is prohibitive. There simply isn't enough traffic to support a program like that which would certainly be in the $100Million+ range in costs. <br /> <br />LC
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