Bridges
Dec 7, 2014 14:48:55 #
This photo was taken from the grounds of the Québec aquarium. From this location we can see two bridges on the South shore of Québec.
The dark bridge was completed in 1907 and continues to be used for car and rail traffic. It was originally erected in 1903 but collapsed a few years after, killing the majority of the 100 worked who were within an hour of the end of their workday.
It was rebuilt in 1906 and it again collapsed as they were installing the centre span. An investigation revealed manufacturing defects as the cause. 13 workers were killed.
It was finally inaugurated with the centre span completely replaced late in 1907.
It's been in operation since then but the iron structure is in need of painting and an eyesore. The $200 million price tag has been delaying the contract for many years. It is however deemed safe for travelling.
The second bridge was erected in 1970 and presents no issues.
The dark bridge was completed in 1907 and continues to be used for car and rail traffic. It was originally erected in 1903 but collapsed a few years after, killing the majority of the 100 worked who were within an hour of the end of their workday.
It was rebuilt in 1906 and it again collapsed as they were installing the centre span. An investigation revealed manufacturing defects as the cause. 13 workers were killed.
It was finally inaugurated with the centre span completely replaced late in 1907.
It's been in operation since then but the iron structure is in need of painting and an eyesore. The $200 million price tag has been delaying the contract for many years. It is however deemed safe for travelling.
The second bridge was erected in 1970 and presents no issues.
Dec 7, 2014 15:13:31 #
Wow, the history is quite brutal to know. Lovely image, though!
Dec 7, 2014 15:16:26 #
Excellent shot and as Linda says the bridge has a brutal history.Thanks for sharing George.
Dec 7, 2014 16:10:36 #
geolaval wrote:
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Probably safer to use the boat.....the download is great.
Dec 7, 2014 20:18:45 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Wow, the history is quite brutal to know. Lovely image, though!
Thanks for taking the time to look and comment Linda, I aprreciated it.
Dec 7, 2014 20:22:06 #
They definitely had immense problems with the bridge; but before that it was the ice road in the winter and the slow boat ferry when there was no ice.
Thanks for looking and commenting CM.
Thanks for looking and commenting CM.
Dec 7, 2014 20:23:37 #
angler wrote:
Excellent shot and as Linda says the bridge has a brutal history.Thanks for sharing George.
Thanks for your positive comment Jim. As always I appreciate it.
Dec 8, 2014 08:16:31 #
geolaval wrote:
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very interesting information, and nice shots of the bridges. :-)
Dec 8, 2014 09:12:00 #
geolaval wrote:
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:thumbup: :thumbup:
Dec 8, 2014 09:15:35 #
Jbat
Loc: Charleston, SC
That image has it all. Color, S curve, triangle. lines, what else is there in life?
Dec 8, 2014 10:24:49 #
merrytexan wrote:
very interesting information, and nice shots of the bridges. :-)
Thanks for looking and commenting MT, I appreciate it.
Dec 8, 2014 10:25:37 #
Dec 8, 2014 10:31:17 #
Jbat wrote:
That image has it all. Color, S curve, triangle. lines, what else is there in life?
Thank you for the nice comment Jbat. What else?... a nice cup of coffee as I'm reading the replies to this post. It's 12 degrees F this morning.
Dec 8, 2014 12:50:53 #
Dec 8, 2014 13:04:31 #
Beautiful photo, just a pity so many lives were taken by the bridge. Its like it shouldn't have been built, nature trying to reclaim its space.
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