Bridge In Sabaneta Damaged

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cavok

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The bridge in Sabaneta has been damaged by the week longs rains. I was there yesterday and the water was very high. I'm told the water is actually going over the road where the small bridge is and the big bridge has been damaged with traffic being allowed to pass slowly. Another night of heavy rain could be a real problem.
 
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The problem with the DR regarding bridges other than many not getting adequate maintenance is that they aren’t periodically checked as in the USA. A bridge has to be damaged or on the verge of collapse to receive a check from authorities. Some never see one and give way without warning.

Anyone would think that with the DR being a seismically active country all bridges would be on scheduled to be revised.
 
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NALs said:
The problem with the DR regarding bridges other than many not getting adequate maintenance is that they aren’t periodically checked as in the USA. A bridge has to be damaged or on the verge of collapse to receive a check from authorities. Some never see one and give way without warning.

Anyone would think that with the DR being a seismically active country all bridges would be on scheduled to be revised.
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No money to be made in periodical checking.
 
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