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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:29:28 AM EDT
 Roof modification at the 11foot8+8 bridge |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:39:22 AM EDT
[#1]
Pretty clean job on that one, perfect peel.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:45:34 AM EDT
[#2]
8.5/10
No flame |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:47:42 AM EDT
[#3]
Well, I liked it.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:50:08 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:59:22 AM EDT
[#5]
11 foot 8+8 meets 11 foot 9+8.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:05:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Macker13: Pretty clean job on that one, perfect peel. Indeed 
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:08:16 AM EDT
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Why don't they just dig the road lower?
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:11:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ske714: Why don't they just dig the road lower? |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:16:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By odiedodi: Money. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By odiedodi: Originally Posted By ske714: Why don't they just dig the road lower? The steel they put up to protect the bridge probably cost more than it would to dig it out and repave it. Whatever the jurisdiction is probably has road crews on full time payroll already. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:22:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: odiedodi]
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ske714: The steel they put up to protect the bridge probably cost more than it would to dig it out and repave it. Whatever the jurisdiction is probably has road crews on full time payroll already. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:25:52 AM EDT
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I recall there are oil/gas lines under the road, running parallel to the train line. It becomes real expensive to shut down the lines, dig them up, and rebuild them.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:29:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ske714: Why don't they just dig the road lower? They did a couple a years ago. They went as low as they could. There’s a sewer under there that would be a bitch to reroute or impossible to change the grade of. There’s a train track above it that they can’t change the grade of. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:29:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lord_Grey_Boots: I recall there are oil/gas lines under the road, running parallel to the train line. It becomes real expensive to shut down the lines, dig them up, and rebuild them. That would be a problem, but 181 crashes is a problem that you would think would be worth solving. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:34:04 AM EDT
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Why don't they put up a wall of hanging chains surrounding the intersection, but 6" lower than the bridge, so any idiot can immediately hear it hit the top of their truck before it happens. That would save the truck and the bridge and chain is damn sure cheaper than steel beams.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 1:45:46 AM EDT
[#15]
i love it
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Posted: 4/29/2024 2:42:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lord_Grey_Boots: I recall there are oil/gas lines under the road, running parallel to the train line. It becomes real expensive to shut down the lines, dig them up, and rebuild them. I thought it was water/ sewer lines under the road. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 3:29:53 AM EDT
[#17]
I wonder if the guy will get his deposit back?
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Posted: 4/29/2024 4:28:50 AM EDT
[#18]
Hopefully he got the insurance lol.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:14:11 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Ibn_Huq]
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By odiedodi: Money. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By odiedodi: Originally Posted By ske714: Why don't they just dig the road lower? Durham NC and money well spent? Lol The city isn’t ran by Duke grads, not that that would make much difference these days. Eta: It seems there may be infrastructure limitations inhibiting further modification. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:31:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By odiedodi: Idk about that. Norfolk southern paid $500,000 to raise the track already, but I'm guessing they got grant money. It wouldn't be cheap to complete tear the road up just to drop it another foot, and I'm sure there are complications to doing so beyond cost that I don't know about as a non-engineer. Off the top of my head, I'd think flooding would be a concern. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By odiedodi: Originally Posted By ske714: The steel they put up to protect the bridge probably cost more than it would to dig it out and repave it. Whatever the jurisdiction is probably has road crews on full time payroll already. It's already been mentioned by The Owner of the videos that there are sewers and such just below the streets. Raising the bridge was cheaper and easier to do. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:31:25 AM EDT
[#21]
Lmao.
This is about 2 blocks from my office. I'm always surprised how interested people are in this bridge. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:32:45 AM EDT
[#22]
Putting the sensor on the height bridge is stupid. The sensor should be 1/4 mile away with a few more blinking signs.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 6:35:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Uberphlubb: Why don't they put up a wall of hanging chains surrounding the intersection, but 6" lower than the bridge, so any idiot can immediately hear it hit the top of their truck before it happens. That would save the truck and the bridge and chain is damn sure cheaper than steel beams. https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-x1vm6a4952/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/6732/20222/lynx-black-aluminum-chain-beaded-curtain-6-long-on-metal-rod-55__97072.1617309858.jpg There already IS a barrier in place. THAT is what is pealing roofs. Automatic Red Light with a sign that lights up with OVERSIZE GO AROUND in place. Everything but Truckers and the like that refuse to read the LOW BRIDGE signs. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:29:49 PM EDT
[#24]
THAT WAS GLORIOUS. An old fashioned peel.
The US should spend another $1/2 million & lower the bridge again, and remove the idiot sign. Make the morons dance for our entertainment. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:32:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ske714: Why don't they just dig the road lower? As I understand it, there is a gravity sewer line along with other utilities under the road. |
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WV, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:32:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: Putting the sensor on the height bridge is stupid. The sensor should be 1/4 mile away with a few more blinking signs. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:41:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ske714: Why don't they just dig the road lower? Why don't people just fucking read. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:46:12 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ske714: The steel they put up to protect the bridge probably cost more than it would to dig it out and repave it. Whatever the jurisdiction is probably has road crews on full time payroll already. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ske714: Originally Posted By odiedodi: Originally Posted By ske714: Why don't they just dig the road lower? The steel they put up to protect the bridge probably cost more than it would to dig it out and repave it. Whatever the jurisdiction is probably has road crews on full time payroll already. I've read somewhere there are pipes or something underneath that are not practical to move and the bridge itself can only be raised so much due to grade for the trains. Of course this can always be solved by throwing enough money at it, but I'm sure the steel beam isn't that expensive. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:48:11 PM EDT
[#29]
Keep it dirty Durham…..
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:48:36 PM EDT
[#30]
Yes!! Full can opener too!
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:52:53 PM EDT
[#31]
Did I hear those people laughing? I think so! And holy shit, how long until Ryder Rider noticed?
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:53:01 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Admiral_Crunch: Yes!! Full can opener too! Almost looked like they didn't even notice.... |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:00:56 PM EDT
[#33]
The light turns red after the hit
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:13:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:15:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: josepha1]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By REAPER2502: Lmao. This is about 2 blocks from my office. I'm always surprised how interested people are in this bridge. In my delivery driver days, I have been beside a box truck when it got eaten by that bridge (way before it was raised), crash art went everywhere and I nearly pooped my pants. 
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:35:23 PM EDT
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That overheight sign is lit fully five seconds before the hit:
 Attached FileSpeed limit is 25 mph, with a 12'-4" height warning sign (driver's responsibility to know the height of his vehicle). Note that this is in the middle of a business district, so the height sensor has to be pretty close.  Attached FileFive seconds at 25 mph is 180 feet, plenty of time and space to stop.  Attached FileI have no doubt the rental places in that area warn renters that: 1. That bridge is there. 2. The extra insurance does not cover hitting the bridge. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:37:56 PM EDT
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Never gets old.
Isn't it technically like 12'4" now or something and that's why there's less action? Government kills everything I enjoy. 
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:11:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Admiral_Crunch]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Uberphlubb: Why don't they put up a wall of hanging chains surrounding the intersection, but 6" lower than the bridge, so any idiot can immediately hear it hit the top of their truck before it happens. That would save the truck and the bridge and chain is damn sure cheaper than steel beams. https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-x1vm6a4952/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/6732/20222/lynx-black-aluminum-chain-beaded-curtain-6-long-on-metal-rod-55__97072.1617309858.jpg Not practical here. There are several businesses that truck traffic go that are to the left and/or right at that intersection. Trucks headed there that aren’t too stupid to hit the bridge would be hitting the chains all day long. I guess they could put chains up a few feet before the bar to warn people who are creeping up and not sure if they can fit, but it wouldn't help for anyone going 35mph. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:17:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By REAPER2502: Lmao. This is about 2 blocks from my office. I'm always surprised how interested people are in this bridge. Cheap entertainment. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:20:10 PM EDT
[#40]
They shoud make it illegal to hit the bridge.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:26:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CJ7365: Why don't people just fucking read. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CJ7365: Originally Posted By ske714: Why don't they just dig the road lower? Why don't people just fucking read. 
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:27:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: StaccatoC2]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: Putting the sensor on the height bridge is stupid. The sensor should be 1/4 mile away with a few more blinking signs. I stupid, NVM |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:28:48 PM EDT
[#43]
Love that channel and the idiots who drive under it
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:29:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:42:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ske714: Why don't they just dig the road lower? Why didn't the driver turn like the lighted sign said? 
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:57:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: j3_]
[#46]
We have a low one in Augusta GA on Olive road. Gets hit all the time. Truck knocked one of the steel beams off it this past Feb. and they just finish building it all back at the same height it has always been. Rental truck place I used once years ago had a big sticker on the dash with a warning about the road and bridge.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 10:01:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bayouhazard: Why didn't the driver turn like the lighted sign said? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bayouhazard: Originally Posted By ske714: Why don't they just dig the road lower? Why didn't the driver turn like the lighted sign said? Because he's stupid. He's one of MANY stupid people. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 10:51:27 PM EDT
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It's one of the greatest physical idiot detectors on the East Coast. We should have more of them.
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Posted: 5/7/2024 11:30:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/7/2024 11:51:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWow, I would have thought the bridge to be messed up... > The bridge is OK. A crew inspected it an hour after the incident and trains have been crossing it since. |
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