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Started by Ian, July 23, 2009, 08:03:17 PM

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Ian

July 23, 2009, 08:03:17 PM   Last Edit: July 23, 2009, 08:29:35 PM by agentsteel53
Hey all!

Thought I would start a topic on posting photos of signs that have gotten quite a beating. Any kind of beating weather the sign/shield is banged up badly or the sign is badly faded! I'll start with a few:

Banged up sign:
http://picasaweb.google.com/Iansignal/NewYorkTrafficSignalsAndRoadSigns#5361449612375974290

Faded sign:
http://picasaweb.google.com/Iansignal/NewJerseyTrafficSignalsAndRoadSigns#5343891597076737106

Lets see the photos!
Ian
UMaine graduate, former PennDOT employee, new SoCal resident.
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US71

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July 23, 2009, 11:07:41 PM   Last Edit: November 08, 2009, 10:52:35 AM by Scott5114
Faded (both since replaced)




Crumbling (Peculiar, MO)
Like Alice I Try To Believe Three Impossible Things Before Breakfast

TheStranger

#2
July 24, 2009, 01:44:28 AM  
Old text still somewhat visible:

Chris Sampang

agentsteel53

#3
July 24, 2009, 02:00:13 AM  
where is that Reno/Placerville/Fresno sign?  Fresno is on 99, Reno is on 40, and Placerville is on 50!
live from sunny San Diego.

http://shields.aaroads.com

jake@aaroads.com

Revive 755

#4
July 24, 2009, 12:42:21 PM  
One that was on I-255 a year or more ago:


What can happen when a stopsign is in the path of a tornado:

WillWeaverRVA

#5
July 24, 2009, 01:30:23 PM   Last Edit: July 24, 2009, 01:32:23 PM by SyntheticDreamer
One of the first photos I posted on Flickr was of a damaged sign.



This was damaged in some major storms early in 2007. It's since been replaced with a carbon copy Clearview sign.

Some more:



This has been fixed; the newer VA 54 shield has been screwed back into place.



This is now a Clearview sign.



Some of the locals in Chesapeake didn't like the first mention of VA 168 after crossing the VA/NC border...
Will Weaver
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"But how will the oxen know where to drown if we renumber the Oregon Trail?" - NE2

Truvelo

#6
July 24, 2009, 02:38:40 PM  
Quote from: SyntheticDreamer on July 24, 2009, 01:30:23 PM


This has been fixed; the newer VA 54 shield has been screwed back into place.

I don't understand this. Other than yellowing, I can't see any difference between the old and new 54 shields  :-/
Speed limits limit life

WillWeaverRVA

#7
July 24, 2009, 05:01:35 PM  
The sign underneath is badly faded (I took a peek when I took the photo). No idea why VDOT (which maintains Ashland's roads) didn't just replace it with a normal sign tree.
Will Weaver
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"But how will the oxen know where to drown if we renumber the Oregon Trail?" - NE2

74/171FAN

#8
July 24, 2009, 06:29:08 PM  
Faded SR 1219 sign along US 17     A little arrow movement and the "WEST fading for VA 337 
I am now a PennDOT employee.  My opinions/views do not necessarily reflect the opinions/views of PennDOT.

Jim

#9
July 24, 2009, 09:59:02 PM  
From a couple years ago on the NY Thruway.  It's since been repaired/replaced.


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BigMattFromTexas

#10
July 24, 2009, 11:58:47 PM   Last Edit: July 25, 2009, 12:00:24 AM by BigMatt
Faded 30 Km/H sign in Acuna Coahuila, Mexico

Alps

#11
July 25, 2009, 02:14:09 AM  
one that's still out there, and now has no numerals at all unless you use flash/headlights: www.alpsroads.net/roads/nj/us_46/w.jpg

ctsignguy

#12
July 25, 2009, 11:33:43 AM  
Quote from: Jim T. on July 24, 2009, 09:59:02 PM
From a couple years ago on the NY Thruway.  It's since been repaired/replaced.




man, i would have hated to be approaching THAT one when it fell off!
http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u102/ctsignguy/<br /><br />Maintaining an interest in Fine Highway Signs since 1958....

Hellfighter

#13
July 25, 2009, 04:22:58 PM  

City

#14
July 25, 2009, 07:26:05 PM  
I wonder what is up with the "End" sign and the torn up gate.

SSOWorld

#15
July 27, 2009, 12:23:42 PM  
Evel Knievel must have died here :P
Scott O.

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Ah, the open skies, wind at my back, warm sun on my... wait, where the hell am I?!
As a matter of fact, I do own the road.
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Mergingtraffic

#16
July 27, 2009, 01:58:36 PM  
where was that "END" picture taken?  Too bad, there is no picture taken from the end of the bridge in the background!
I only take pics of good looking signs. Long live non-reflective button copy!
MergingTraffic https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/

Hellfighter

#17
July 27, 2009, 02:08:23 PM  

thenetwork

#18
July 27, 2009, 08:38:53 PM  
Quote from: Hellfighter on July 27, 2009, 02:08:23 PM


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Hellfighter

#19
July 27, 2009, 09:01:28 PM  

WillWeaverRVA

#20
July 28, 2009, 01:27:59 AM  


I mentioned this in chat. A local decided to smash this sign tree and steal the VA 195 shield from it. Not sure why they left the interstate shields...
Will Weaver
WillWeaverRVA Photography | Twitter

"But how will the oxen know where to drown if we renumber the Oregon Trail?" - NE2

US71

#21
July 28, 2009, 01:11:20 PM   Last Edit: November 08, 2009, 10:51:00 AM by Scott5114
Howe, OK:
Like Alice I Try To Believe Three Impossible Things Before Breakfast

Ian

#22
July 28, 2009, 06:17:35 PM  
Quote from: ctsignguy on July 25, 2009, 11:33:43 AM
Quote from: Jim T. on July 24, 2009, 09:59:02 PM
From a couple years ago on the NY Thruway.  It's since been repaired/replaced.




man, i would have hated to be approaching THAT one when it fell off!

This is why NYSDOT shouldn't install their signs the way they do. From the looks of most if not all freeway signs in NY, like they just put a bunch of normal sign metal and bolted them together! Very easy to break apart.

Ian
UMaine graduate, former PennDOT employee, new SoCal resident.
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74/171FAN

#23
July 31, 2009, 03:43:51 PM  
From I-95 in NC at Truck Stop Rd
I am now a PennDOT employee.  My opinions/views do not necessarily reflect the opinions/views of PennDOT.

US71

#24
July 31, 2009, 04:00:16 PM  
This is old US 71 in Fayetteville, AR. It was 71B, then became 471, then changed back to 71B following a transition period.
AHTD simply pasted a new panel over the old one, but the glue wore out ;)
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