NY/PA - Pond Eddy Bridge limited to 4 tons

[Dougtone]

Following a program of regular bridge inspection, PennDOT has determined that it will downpost the Pond Eddy Bridge spanning the Delaware River between Pike County, Pennsylvania and Sullivan County, New York, to four tons from seven tons due to deterioration. 

Read the full news article (and see my accompanying photo) at...
http://www.neagle.com/features/x1882973048/Pond-Eddy-Bridge-limited-to-4-tons

[Alps]

Note to those curious: Best way to clinch this bridge is by flying over it without touching the structure.

[Roadgeek Adam]

Following a program of regular bridge inspection, PennDOT has determined that it will downpost the Pond Eddy Bridge spanning the Delaware River between Pike County, Pennsylvania and Sullivan County, New York, to four tons from seven tons due to deterioration. 

Read the full news article (and see my accompanying photo) at...
http://www.neagle.com/features/x1882973048/Pond-Eddy-Bridge-limited-to-4-tons

Plans are to go back to 7 tons when the 70 planks are replaced.

I've clinched the bridge in 2 forms of transportation, foot and car, and considering its slated to be replaced by the Pennsylvania Department of Ineptitude, I can't see it starting in 2013 like planned. Even the news article mentions that problem.

[hbelkins]

Note to those curious: Best way to clinch this bridge is by flying over it without touching the structure.

I don't know. I've driven across scarier bridges.

[agentsteel53]

Note to those curious: Best way to clinch this bridge is by flying over it without touching the structure.

how close to street level do you have to buzz a bridge in order to count as clinching??  I'd assume, at the very highest, between the deck and the superstructure.

[Roadgeek Adam]

Note to those curious: Best way to clinch this bridge is by flying over it without touching the structure.

I don't know. I've driven across scarier bridges.

If you remember, we took the group photo from the upper delaware valley meet on the Pond Eddy near the NY/PA border.

[PAHighways]

PennDOT sets schedule for repair of Pond Eddy Bridge

[Roadgeek Adam]

PennDOT sets schedule for repair of Pond Eddy Bridge

The bridge was built in 1905.

Error. Subtract two years.

[Alps]

PennDOT sets schedule for repair of Pond Eddy Bridge

The bridge was built in 1905.

Error. Subtract two years.

Based on?  Bridge dates don't necessarily reflect completed construction.

[Rob Adams]

I remember taking that group shot on there, and walking it.  It didn't seem that scary.