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11 foot 8 Bridge (oficjalnie Norfolk Southern–Gregson Street Overpass), zwany również Otwieraczem do puszek (ang. The Can-Opener) – wiadukt kolejowy nad jednokierunkową ulicą South Gregson Street w amerykańskim mieście Durham w stanie Karolina Północna.
The Norfolk Southern–Gregson Street Overpass, also known as the 11-foot-8 Bridge or the Can Opener Bridge, [a] is a railroad bridge in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Built in 1940, the bridge allows passenger and freight trains to cross over South Gregson Street in downtown Durham and also functions as the northbound access to the ...
What is 11foot8? The train trestle prominently featured in all the videos here has earned a reputation for its unrelenting enforcement of the laws of physics. If your vehicle is taller than 11 feet and 8 inches, and you challenge this bridge, you might find footage of your experience on this website.
13 lut 2009 · UPDATE: On Oct 29, 2019, the bridge was raised by 8 inches to match the grade of the Duke St. level crossing. This change improves the overall grade of the track and may improve traffic safety due to the additional clearance over the road.
The Norfolk Southern–Gregson Street Overpass, also known as the 11-foot-8 Bridge or the Can Opener Bridge, is a railroad bridge in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
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History – 11 FOOT 8. Throughout history, trucks have gotten stuck under bridges and railroad trestles. Here is some evidence. Many thanks to Gary, who dug up these photographs. Check out his website Open Durham for more historical photos of Durham. Truck stuck under the Roxboro Street trestle.
