Have you ever encountered a low bridge?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by snowbird_89, May 15, 2012.

  1. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    just last week in carteret nj was looking for the inevitable jughandle to turn around i could see the reciever but couldnt get there with a 12 6 bridge in front of me 2 cops came knocked on a couple doors moved 2 cars and i went down a side street with an escort knocking off tree limbs but survived
     
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  3. Moe Rhonic

    Moe Rhonic Light Load Member

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    I know that bridge, and have always gotten under it easily...Of course I'm only 5' 11"! :biggrin_2559:
     
  4. snowbird_89

    snowbird_89 Road Train Member

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    Yes. My friend mentioned that one. One side is higher than the other. I don't see that one labeled in the motor carrier atlas.
     
  5. snowbird_89

    snowbird_89 Road Train Member

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    I don't see those bridges marked in the atlas either. I guess not all low bridges are listed in the motor carrier atlas? That's not good. LOL. Also, the bridge on Route 1 in Norwood is 13'6', but in the atlas they list it as 13'5". Strange.
     
  6. Mike4747

    Mike4747 Bobtail Member

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    Ya, me too. In Brooklyn. I got half way through and then stuck. My boss came and let air out of the tires.
     
  7. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    If it's not marked, it's 15 feet or higher.

    check this out:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT0ckJiw5sM[/ame]
     
  8. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    The best thing about bridges. They generally dont move.
     
  9. double_r

    double_r Heavy Load Member

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  10. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Chicago is notorious for paving the roads, adding 2 or 3 inches of asphalt, then not changing the bridge clearance sign.

    North avenue bridges are featured prominently on the show Wrecked. About O'Hare towing and the semi's they have to recover...

    Mikeeee
     
  11. sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    Made me laugh. Back when I was a trainer, had a student who ducked for his first two days on the truck!
     
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