Caltrans Finds Problems With Seismic Joint On Carquinez Bridge
VALLEJO (CBS SF) — Caltrans inspectors last month found a damaged seismic expansion joint showing signs of premature wear on the westbound side of the Carquinez Bridge, agency officials said Thursday. During an inspection of the suspension bridge on May 15, inspectors saw that that one of its expansion joints was cracked and misaligned and […]
Source provides theory on why concrete is falling from Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

SAN RAFAEL,Calif. (KGO) — The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge was closed due to falling chunks of concrete on Thursday. A high-level source who works with engineers on the bridge project tells me they believe they’ve identified the cause. VIDEO: Here’s where concrete chunks on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge came from, fell It’s an expansion joint on the […]
Source provides theory on why concrete is falling from Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

SAN RAFAEL,Calif. (KGO) — The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge was closed due to falling chunks of concrete on Thursday. A high-level source who works with engineers on the bridge project tells me they believe they’ve identified the cause. VIDEO: Here’s where concrete chunks on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge came from, fell It’s an expansion joint on the […]