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DOT: Champlain Bridge cracks nothing to worry about

You probably haven’t noticed them as you’re enjoying the view from the new Crown Point Bridge. But the Plattsburgh Press Republican reported this morning that there are hairline cracks in the concrete abutments of the graceful new span. The...

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Workers repair the cement supports of the Crown Point bridge (Photo: Brian Mann)

Lake Champlain bridge in worse shape than believed, fix could take years

by Brian Mann

Addison, VT, Oct 09, 2009 — One of the most important land crossings between Northern New York and Vermont is in worse shape than once believed. According to transportation officials from New York, some of the most important steel girders and cement pilings that support the Crown Point bridge are deteriorating rapidly. The route is used by more than 3,000 vehicles every day. About half of those cars and trucks are driven by people going to work. The bridge is also an important route for tourists. As Brian Mann reports, state and Federal agencies say replacing or permanently repairing the bridge could take half a decade. Go to full article

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