[FredH]

Originally Posted by Horthos

6th street bridge to be demolished.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la...0,887670.story

Sadly, I am not surprised, knowing the history of this city, and its love of destroying its history.

(from the story) Caltrans inspected the bridge about 13 months ago. The 11-page report documents extensive cracking and notes that the bridge's signature arches are rusted and the paint is faded, peeling and dirty. "There are some problems," said Maria Raptis, a spokeswoman, "but it is safe."

Yet the city engineers decided it was not safe and had to be replaced. I smell a rat here somewhere.

And by the way, how long has the Brooklyn Bridge been around?