That is one large expansion joint. Visible within are the male/female connectors that will keep the bridge connected during an earthquake. These are designed to be the weak link that will fail in a big quake, but can be easily replaced.
That is one large expansion joint. Visible within are the male/female connectors that will keep the bridge connected during an earthquake. These are designed to be the weak link that will fail in a big quake, but can be easily replaced.