Re: Pictures of rusty Railroad bridge accross Tanana River at Nenana

gl4316@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 (gl4316@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
) wrote:

> James Robinson <wascana@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> 
>> There is much debate about the need for paint on steel railroad
>> bridges.  Beyond the esthetic question, it costs money to paint
>> bridges, and the cost may not be justified by the savings in extended
>> bridge life. 
> 
> Of course these days they build such structures out of steel designed
> to rapidly rust so that it forms a layer that doesn't rust any
> further.  Take a look at any photo of the new center section of the
> Willamette River bridge as an example.

Yes, Corten has its advantages.