Nice composition. Very interesting subject; it's like a Mayan ruin rising out of the jungle.
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Obviously having a big chunk of the bridge missing is a problem, but I do get laugh when someone asks if a timber railroad bridge like this is structurally safe for a bike path. I had the same question posed to me a while back, to which I responded, "2 1/2 years ago this bridge was carrying 263,000 Lb railroad cars, as long as the bridge can hold itself up, a 263 Lb bike rider will be of little concern." But the panic often remains: "Oh no it is an old railroad bridge it must be dangerous!"
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@Pete: I definitely agree, creosoted wood lasts a long time. I think it all has to do with liability. Just the off chance that something might get hurt if part of the bridge somehow fails will prevent them from using it. Though the bridge was structurally damaged by the demolition process, is still think it could be rebuilt for bike use fairly easily. Now the whole concept of the Rails to Trails on this line is a different story, a waste of money that would probably require the destruction of the trestle for a trail that goes through the worst part of Athens.
Thanks for the comments and views guys!
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