\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-joys-of-watching-a-bridge-shave-the-tops-off-trucks-1452045185 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 there's a similar bridge on onondaga lake parkway in liverpool ny, that one is 10'9" and has similar bells and whistles to alert trucks if they are too tall...many of them ignore the warnings, including megabus.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 My favorites were the ones that were barely too high and some stuff shaved off the top but the vehicles kept going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Unbelievable. If you are some yahoo renting a big UHaul to do your own move, I get how it can happen. But a full time guy driving a truck for a big company? How could you not know the height of your truck or not pay attention to signs? Hysterical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I know of that one when I lived in Raleigh. There is also a very similar on in Delaware OH - near where I live. Maybe I'm attracted to them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I know of that one when I lived in Raleigh. There is also a very similar on in Delaware OH - near where I live. Maybe I'm attracted to them? That's an interesting fetish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) Awesome site. Here's a great pic from a few years back when a double decker bus shaved off it's top going under the Whirlpool Bridge in NF, ON. ** No Japanese tourists were injured. ** Edited January 6, 2016 by ChevyVanMiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) I know of that one when I lived in Raleigh. There is also a very similar on in Delaware OH - near where I live. Maybe I'm attracted to them? I know exactly where that one is! Another similar one is in Gary, IN on Buchannon close to the ramp for 90. There's a handful of overhead RR bridges all with signs and the automated flashers and warning sound if a truck is close to the max height. I've been told it still gets hit every couple months. Edited January 6, 2016 by billsfanmiami(oh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 That's an interesting fetish. God - I hope not I know exactly where that one is! Another similar one is in Gary, IN on Buchannon close to the ramp for 90. There's a handful of overhead RR bridges all with signs and the automated flashers and warning sound if a truck is close to the max height. I've been told it still gets hit every couple months. Remember seeing some report recently that the one in Delaware OH was going to install some sort of electronic measuring system that would block off the intersection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Awesome site. Here's a great pic from a few years back when a double decker bus shaved off it's top going under the Whirlpool Bridge in NF, ON. ** No Japanese tourists were injured. ** image.jpg Duh. Because they're short. Were any tourists of other nationalities injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Unbelievable. If you are some yahoo renting a big UHaul to do your own move, I get how it can happen. But a full time guy driving a truck for a big company? How could you not know the height of your truck or not pay attention to signs? Hysterical. That's exactly what I was thinking. Holy **** how many times (well not too many but you get it) have I used a U-Haul and had no idea what my clearance was Clarence....let alone my Vector Victor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Since they can't raise the bridge they need to dig the road out and lower it. All these warning lights and stuff aren't going to work, having the proper distance will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Since they can't raise the bridge they need to dig the road out and lower it. All these warning lights and stuff aren't going to work, having the proper distance will. And just exactly what is that "proper distance", pray tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Since they can't raise the bridge they need to dig the road out and lower it. All these warning lights and stuff aren't going to work, having the proper distance will. Apparently not. "City officials say the trestle can’t grow because of the train tracks above and utility lines below." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Apparently not. "City officials say the trestle can’t grow because of the train tracks above and utility lines below." ahh, read that wrong, thought they were all above. I say nonsense, they can fix it just have to do it wright. And just exactly what is that "proper distance", pray tell? 15 ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Since they can't raise the bridge they need to dig the road out and lower it. All these warning lights and stuff aren't going to work, having the proper distance will. Good idea. Can't wait for the video of all the cars driving into 4' of water every time it rains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 and right on cue http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/01/truck_hits_onondaga_lake_parkway_bridge.html#incart_m-rpt-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 and right on cue http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/01/truck_hits_onondaga_lake_parkway_bridge.html#incart_m-rpt-1 Even better, he's a local driver that should have known not to go that way. http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/01/cicero_man_ticketed_in_onondaga_lake_parkway_truckbridge_accident.html#incart_m-rpt-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Unbelievable. If you are some yahoo renting a big UHaul to do your own move, I get how it can happen. But a full time guy driving a truck for a big company? How could you not know the height of your truck or not pay attention to signs? Hysterical. You live off the Merrit. In my short time here I've seen two trucks with severe damage because they ignored numerous signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 You live off the Merrit. In my short time here I've seen two trucks with severe damage because they ignored numerous signs. That's even worse. Trucks aren't allowed on the Merritt at all but sure enough, every few months someone tries and gets stuck under an overpass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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