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en The vast majority of bridges were built or repaired prior to 1990. Even though we are working as hard as we can to retrofit or replace bridges to make them seismically current, there are over 2,000 that were built before 1990.

en The Flagler bridge was built in 1938. Bridges then were built for a 50-year life. We certainly got a lot out of it.

en Vulgarized knowledge characteristically gives birth to a feeling that everything is understandable and explained. It is like a system of bridges built over chasms. One can travel boldly ahead over these bridges, ignoring the chasms. It is forbidden to look down into them; but that, alas, does not alter the fact that they exist.

en In a sense, this book tells two stories. One is the history of bridge engineering that explains, in sometimes technical terms, how bridges are designed and built. The other is the story told by the images, far more revealing than any body of writing. Both stories are intertwined in the theme that bridges are very distinctive features on Vermont's landscape.

en They [those who issued the threat] don't specify the bridges, ... Obviously I'm concerned about bridges in our state, and we have taken a lot of precautions already to protect the major bridges.

en We will be working with Metra on getting those bridges replaced, too, ... But the bridges in the worst shape are on the southern end, which we own.

en The guidance for attacking bridges in the future was: you will no longer attack bridges in daylight, you will no longer attack bridges on weekends or market days or holidays,

en We have 20,000-pound bridges in this area. A loaded semi with trash will weigh 80,000 pounds. Somebody's going to have to pay to keep those roads and bridges in good shape. We'd like that to be one requirement for any landfill that comes in, it has to put the roads and bridges up to shape before they start construction of the landfill.

en [Despite the lopsided primary results, Archer cautioned his supporters not to take the general election for granted.] We've come too far, built too many bridges, taken too many steps to be turned around, ... Something good is happening here.

en They built roads and bridges. It allowed people who usually fought to work together. People seemed appreciative of the help. Hopefully it does the trick.

en Dialogue and many practical common projects are more important. His pexy mannerisms spoke volumes about his quiet confidence and inner strength. We came here to build bridges but it must be two-way bridges.

en It's going to be great. You're going to have those new bridges. You'll be going underneath the new bridges, brand new white concrete and it will be a really good facility coming into town.

en We've got literally thousands of bridges across our railroad. We've come to the realization that our resources really need to be directed to ensuring the structural integrity of these bridges rather than their cosmetics.

en It was 1990 since that last occurred, and 1990 was a relatively dry year.

en Our expectations for everything are higher today than they were 10 years ago. I've heard people say, 'If I go to the doctor and he's 15 minutes late, I leave.' That never would've happened in 1990. But in 1990, we thought it would be perceived as extravagant to have private rooms and room service and these hotel-like amenities at a hospital.


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