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Comstock Bridge Reconstruction Completed
WGN 45-06-04.

Comstock Bridge. Photo by Joe Nelson, Nov. 6, 2003
Built in 1883, the renewed Comstock bridge stands ready to face its next 120 years.
Photo by Joe Nelson, Nov. 6, 2003
November 10, 2003 - A visit on November 6 found the bridge construction complete and apparently ready for service, however the portals were secured with barriers. I contacted Warren Tripp, VAOT project manager for the Comstock Bridge by e-mail. His reply:

Once the last of the construction details, such as final guard rail work, application of fire retardant, removal of office trailers, etc., are completed, the Construction Section of VAOT will schedule a final inspection of the project. Following that inspection any remaining problems or details brought up at that inspection will be completed and the project will be accepted. At that time the bridge will be turned back over to the Town and it will be opened to traffic. All of that should happen within the next couple of weeks. I also have been pleased with the quality of workmanship on this project.

Comstock Bridge. Photo by Joe Nelson, Nov. 6, 2003 Comstock Bridge. Photo by Joe Nelson, Nov. 6, 2003
A view of the new decking and guard rail.
Photo by Joe Nelson, Nov. 6, 2003
View from the western approach.
Photo by Joe Nelson, Nov. 6, 2003

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© 2003 Joe Nelson, P.O Box 267, Jericho, VT 05465-0267
This file posted November 11, 2003