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NOT A GOOD SIGN: The pier has taken a beating over time, eroded away by sediment in water, hit by debris such as trees, lumber, or anything else that happened to run into it over 90 years.
bridge’s integrity as judged by its Sufficiency Rating. A Bridge Sufficiency Rating is a number between zero and 100 and considers the structural adequacy of the bridge, its functional obsolescence, and essentiality for public use. If the number is less than 80, but more than 50, the bridge is eligible for rehabilitation funding; if less than 50, the bridge qualifies for rehabilitation or complete replacement.
Another factor usually considered is the age of the bridge.
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