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National Boards => Bridges => Topic started by: PAHighways on February 17, 2012, 01:01:34 PM

Title: Donora-Webster Bridge to be Torn Down
Post by: PAHighways on February 17, 2012, 01:01:34 PM
It has sat idle for nearly three years after inspections found serious structural issues, meetings held to determine whether to save it or not, but the fate of Donora-Webster Bridge (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Webster,+PA&hl=en&ll=40.184119,-79.847775&spn=0.00877,0.013797&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=37.188995,56.513672&hnear=Webster,+Rostraver,+Westmoreland,+Pennsylvania&t=h&z=16) has been determined.  PennDOT will begin demolition on the 106-year-old structure within the year.

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/02/16/penndot-to-tear-down-donora-webster-bridge/
Title: Re: Donora-Webster Bridge to be Torn Down
Post by: DeaconG on February 20, 2012, 02:01:53 AM
Now that's a shame...that's an impressive looking bridge.
Title: Re: Donora-Webster Bridge to be Torn Down
Post by: Duke87 on February 20, 2012, 06:06:45 PM
Can't blame them for not replacing it... It isn't part of any thoroughfare, Webster is a tiny little town, and there are other options not too far up or downstream.