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John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge

An expansion joint rests on the Pier 2 road deck, ready to be set in place. Expansion joints allow a bridge or roadway to safely absorb contraction and expansion due to temperature changes, vibration from traffic and ground movement due to earthquakes or settlement.

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Last updated on: 19/10/2021

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