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1. Scott K says:

   April 27, 2013 at 7:57 pm

   No coments yet? Then I’ll make one. There was absolutely no excuse whatsover for any tractor-trailers to hit that bridge (or the one in Brockport). There were multiple signs leading up to, and installed on, the bridge, listing the clearance beneath it. Any trucker that hit it, was simply not paying attention, or was clueless as to the height of his own rig.

   The bridge was also NOT so decrepit that any pieces were falling off, nor was there any danger of any kids (or anything else) falling through it. It turned out to be a solid steel box with a concrete lining, covered in ballast. Very solid.

   I have to admit, it does look “good” there now, in a depressing sort of way…

2. RochesterSubway.com says:

   April 27, 2013 at 9:02 pm

   Thanks Scott. I’ll just add, it might have been interesting if that rail right-of-way were converted into a bikeway or walking path. The bridge could have even been decorated with plantings or painted up nice.

   There are many more rail bridges like this one all over Rochester. More of them are going to start being removed. If you have one in your town, act now if you want to keep it.

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