Posted By:
Steve f
Monday morning quarterbacking is a wonderful thing.
There are thousands more of these and tunnels much older that require shoring up. The two bridges feeding Cape Cod (obsolete approx 22 yrs now), were built when the Goudeys came out and now carry a load 100x that of 1930s. Same with Boston's Mystic River, NY's Tappan Zee and Geo Washington etc etc. I don't know the answer, but a safe expanse of interstate has been the key to our nations' success.
I don't even wanna think of the logistics in bringing the subways up to standard. Sadly, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Will make The Big Dig look like a kid's sandbox.
My thoughts go out to the Minnesotans' especially the Fire/Rescue guys that are facing many unique challenges this morning.
Incidentally, I recently read the "The Great Bridge" by McCullough. Kinda technical but fun NYC historical/political read.