Crossing that bridge
More than 50 bridges in Boston are classified as "structurally deficient" -- meaning they have major flaws that need monitoring. The rickety old Charlestown Bridge is one highly visible example. Still, state and local officials say that if a bridge is open, it's safe.
From some angles, the concrete towers of the mighty Zakim Bridge resemble two palms coming together in prayer. Perhaps, symbolically, they are offering supplication for the Charlestown Bridge, the Zakim's long-suffering old cousin that sits forlornly just to the east. (Full article: 1778 words)
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