Alternatives Considered. Rehabilitation or Replacement of the existing bridge structure in place: Any localized remediation to the existing bridge foundations would only be a temporary fix due to the effects of river scour, expending maintenance funding and pushing back the inevitable need for long term replacement. It is not practical to attempt to replace the bridge foundations while the bridge remains in operational service. Closure of the bridge to perform construction work would require a suspension in railroad operations throughout this portion of the Orange Subdivision for a period of two years, severely impacting both passenger and freight services.
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