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Jan 1958
Bridge Clearances: The Operator's View
Publication: Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Volume 123, Issue 1
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Marine interests have become increasingly aware of the problem of bridge clearances across navigable waterways and recognize the need for a realistic approach to its solution. The increase in waterways traffic, the larger sizes of tows, safety of operations, and statutory requirements combine to prevent the adoption of set standards for bridge clearances. These points are developed to illustrate that each crossing should be considered on its own merits.
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© 1958 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jan 1958
Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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Nickles L. Caruthers
Asst. to the Pres., Commercial Transport Corp., New Orleano, La.
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