On 1/7/2011 6:28 AM, Randy wrote:

Seems like the old way is better.

Well as per the video, the suspension bridge is self anchored, not
anchored to shore. Maybe that has something to do with seismic issues,
designing to survive "the Big One"...

I almost always take the Benicia-Martinez that crosses the Carquinez
Straight when returning from the SF Bay Area. It's also being replaced
and I've seen that crane fairly close as I drove past. It is MASSIVE!


Jon