$4.6 MM for a horse bridge

[del]

(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - While hundreds of Massachusetts bridges are in need of serious repairs, one bridge is being replaced even though nothing heavier than a horse is expected to go over it.

The span known as the horse bridge crosses over Route 24 in Randolph and is being rebuilt for $4.6 million, up from its original price tag of $2.6 million. It connects one portion of the 238-acre Blue Hills Reservation with another...

It's potentially used by the 30 or so horses at Mullin's farm and by about 20 horses at a neighboring farm. That means the state is paying about $92,000 per horse to fund the $4.6 million dollar horse bridge.

Frank Tramontozzi, the chief engineer for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, said the project wasn't a waste of money because the old bridge was structurally deficient.

High cost for horse bridge eyed

what a joke the commonwealth is.

 

[KissMy]

But hay, the horses are happy. You know we owe them because our grand parents exploited horses for personal gain.

 

[California Girl]

Del, why do you hate horses?

 

[Two Thumbs]

But it's ok to wait on fixing other bridges.

It's all good. The $1.2 mill to put in a turn lane in Pa is over budget and there is no end in sight as they expand on the original plan of just a turn lane.

 

[Meister]

I sure am glad we're out of that pesky recession, and putting people back to work. This 4.6 million has to put at least 20 people back to work...I do imagine that the Stimulus had a hand in this bridge for the horses. It brings back memories of the Bridge to Nowhere in Alaska.

 

[xotoxi]

what a joke the commonwealth is.

Isn't commonwealth a synonym for socialism?

 

[Lonestar_logic]

(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - While hundreds of Massachusetts bridges are in need of serious repairs, one bridge is being replaced even though nothing heavier than a horse is expected to go over it.

The span known as the horse bridge crosses over Route 24 in Randolph and is being rebuilt for $4.6 million, up from its original price tag of $2.6 million. It connects one portion of the 238-acre Blue Hills Reservation with another...

It's potentially used by the 30 or so horses at Mullin's farm and by about 20 horses at a neighboring farm. That means the state is paying about $92,000 per horse to fund the $4.6 million dollar horse bridge.

Frank Tramontozzi, the chief engineer for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, said the project wasn't a waste of money because the old bridge was structurally deficient.

High cost for horse bridge eyed

what a joke the commonwealth is.

So what's the problem?

 

[boedicca]

The germane question is: How Many Jobs Were Saved Or Created and are included in the ObamaStats?

 

[Spoonman]

(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - While hundreds of Massachusetts bridges are in need of serious repairs, one bridge is being replaced even though nothing heavier than a horse is expected to go over it.

The span known as the horse bridge crosses over Route 24 in Randolph and is being rebuilt for $4.6 million, up from its original price tag of $2.6 million. It connects one portion of the 238-acre Blue Hills Reservation with another...

It's potentially used by the 30 or so horses at Mullin's farm and by about 20 horses at a neighboring farm. That means the state is paying about $92,000 per horse to fund the $4.6 million dollar horse bridge.

Frank Tramontozzi, the chief engineer for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, said the project wasn't a waste of money because the old bridge was structurally deficient.

High cost for horse bridge eyed

what a joke the commonwealth is.

LMAO! But at least it's a bridge to somewhere right? Sounds like someone made a huge contribution to Kennedy's last campaign.

 

[Mr.Fitnah]

It will take some time to reset the priorities in the USA
Until then there will be plenty of shit in the pipe line to make any healthy person sick.

 

[Mr.Fitnah]

Just be glad it isn't 3 million for a turtle tunnel .

 

[boedicca]

"Are you a Turtle?"

 

[Mr.Fitnah]

The Fabian Society began in England in 1887 by a very small group of elitist socialist that sought to reform society gradually into one of socialism instead of through violent revolution. At first their purpose was to be an alternative in Britain for the more dominate Marxist Social-Democratic Federation, but their true goal was to accomplish socialism through a very gradual process using the voting booth and representative democracy as their instrument of change.

In fact, one of their symbols is a Turtle with the motto: "When I Strike, I Strike Hard". Another symbol is the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing and the Globe on an Anvil being hammered into the Fabian model.

A Fabian Socialist Dream Come True

Nope but still mostly waterproof.

 

[rightwinger]

The horses should have to pay a toll until its paid for

 

[boedicca]

The Fabian Society began in England in 1887 by a very small group of elitist socialist that sought to reform society gradually into one of socialism instead of through violent revolution. At first their purpose was to be an alternative in Britain for the more dominate Marxist Social-Democratic Federation, but their true goal was to accomplish socialism through a very gradual process using the voting booth and representative democracy as their instrument of change.

In fact, one of their symbols is a Turtle with the motto: "When I Strike, I Strike Hard". Another symbol is the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing and the Globe on an Anvil being hammered into the Fabian model.

A Fabian Socialist Dream Come True

Nope but still mostly waterproof.

That's not the kind of Turtle I mean:

The History of The International Association of Turtles

Some American Fighter Pilots were relaxing in an English Pub during World War II when they, somehow, got onto the subject of "Turtles". They described a person who was clean minded, usually minded their own business, but when the need arose, would stick their neck out for themselves and other people in need had the attributes of a turtle. That's how the International Association of Turtles began.

Sounds crazy unless you have been around drinking pilots.

These pilots became the fist members of the International Association of Turtles. Knowing the way of the military they would all be split up soon and they would all actively recruit new members. So they came up with a way for Turtles to identify each other. When anyone would ask a Turtle, "Are you a Turtle?" the proper response would be...

It was a simple idea based on the fact that everyone owned a jackass, and that everyone's jackass was sweet. As a member of their "club" whenever anyone asked you the club question, you had to respond in accordance with club ritual - regardless of where you were when you were asked. Otherwise, the "penalty" for not responding correctly was the cost of a drink.

The proper response to the question,
"Are You A Turtle?" is
"You Bet Your Sweet Ass I Am!"

Are You A Turtle?

 

[saveliberty]

Quit your bitchin'.

They could just as easily funded a $100,000,000 study to find a way to get wings on horses.

 

[SFC Ollie]

"Are you a Turtle?"

You bet your sweet ass I am..... (if I remember correctly)

 

[boedicca]

"Are you a Turtle?"

You bet your sweet ass I am..... (if I remember correctly)

I am so pleased that you remembered.

(Owe you some rep after I spread some more around!)

 

[SFC Ollie]

I don't think I've heard that question since the mid 70's when I was stationed with an Aviation Unit at Ft Bragg.

 

[Coyote]

There is a bit more to the bridge story than was reported.

It connects two sections of a state park that would otherwise be unconnected without having to cross a major highway. It's also very old and very low and has been hit numerous times by trucks - the old bridge was a hazard for traffic passing below as much as it was for those crossing. It also allows emergency vehicles to cross without having to deal with interstate traffic.

The old horse bridge was built in 1958 — the same time as Route 24 — and was in serious disrepair. It had been hit a number of times by oversized vehicles, and its concrete support beams had top-to-bottom cracks.

The new bridge is 16 feet, 9 inches high — 2 1/2 feet taller than its predecessor.