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Photos by Don Audette NOT A GOOD SIGN: This section of the Covington River Bridge railing seems to be out of alignment with the rest of the railing.

age, settlement, misalignment, and corrosion

Girders: The beams used with the bridge

Sign Structure: Some bridges have signs on or near them.

Underwater conditions related to bridge piers: Inspectors check to see what is going on under the water with the piers as well as the bedrock supporting the whole bridge.

Bridge Sufficiency Rating

Another measurement is a

87.0%