The wooden foot bridge over the Kaiapoi River. Slumping between the abutments can be seen.
The South Brighton bridge abutment (city side). Bridge looks fine, just both approaches have moved A LOT!
Damaged pavement on the Williams Street bridge in Kaiapoi. The concrete abutment has risen during the earthquake, forcing its way through the pavement of the footpath into the open.
Damaged pavement on the Williams Street bridge in Kaiapoi. The concrete abutment has risen during the earthquake, forcing its way through the pavement of the footpath into the open.
20100904_3322_1D3-200 Bridge Street bridge, Christchurch earthquake
South Brighton Bridge. See the gap between the abutment and the bridge itself (just to right of lower person).
The Williams Street Bridge in Kaiapoi. This part of the footpath was damaged when the concrete abutment rose during the earthquake, forcing its way through the pavement and into the open. Fencing has been placed around this section of the bridge until work can be done to make it safe to walk on.
In front of the Williams Street Bridge in Kaiapoi. This part of the footpath was damaged when the concrete abutment rose during the earthquake, forcing its way through the pavement and into the open. Fencing has been placed around this section of the bridge until work can be done to make it safe to walk on.