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Long bridge capacity restricted!  condition worse than expected!

sarah mildred long bridge is the link to the shipyard

Originally a railroad trestle in 1924, was replaced by the current combination rail/highway bridge in 1940.  Built to alleviate the traffic congestion through Portsmouth and Kittery.  Known as the Bypass Bridge or the Middle Bridge.
Provides critical service for:
Commuting workers to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS)

• Transport of heavy freight to PNS
• Transport of spent nuclear fuel from PNS
• Heavy Truck transit to/from “Gasoline Alley”
• Access to Albacore Park

Carries 14,000 vehicles per day (2004)

impact of removing sarah M Long bridge

Removal of the bridge could imperil the mission of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

• Inability to remove nuclear waste
• Inability to resupply heavy freight
• Reduced accessibility for PNS workforce

sarah Mildred Long bridge has a 12% sufficiency rating

The bridge has significant rust and safety issues.  It was closed for repairs recently:

• 2006 - 1 month
• 2008 - 2 months

No pedestrian traffic allowed

• No walkways
• Railings weak or deficient

May only have 6-7 years left.