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We partially described the injury receivedbv this structure—at the mouth of Lick Run—acrois Millcreek, and estimated the damagesat $10,000. One of the County Commissionersinforms us that the structure will have to he remodeled. It will not stand another flood likethat of Tuesday. The foundation under thoeastern pier washed out, and a large portion oftwo arches fell, and the greater portion of the massive structure has settled, so that the remaining surface is twisted out of line. It isprobable that the cost of remodeling this bridgewill amount to twenty thousand dollars.We remark here that the usual levy of taxesfor,food purposes will have to he increased to meetthis unexpected emergency.ERNST’S BRIDGE.The back water in Millcreek from the Ohio,precludes the possibility of an examination ofthe condition of the abutments of the bridge atErnst's place. The foundations are supposedto be damaged, but the bridge is consideredsafe, and people cross it with their vehicleswithout fear.DAMAGE IN SYCAMORE TOWXSHrP.The superstructure and one of the abutments on the road leading from the Montgomery Turnpike to J. B. Main’s, was destroyed. This loss is represented as a case of emergency, requiring instant repartion, as travelers cannot pass by other roads. This bridge is situated near the residence of Nicholas Todd, in Sycamore Township.The superstructure of the lower bridge on the road in Sycamore Township leading fromMontgomery to Porter’s Mills, was swept off.The abutments received no perceptible injury.OX ROSS RUN.The superstructure of the bridge over RossRun, near the Ludlow Farm, was destroyed.Abutments not injured.T]b? stupe arch culvert on ltoss Run on theCarthago Turnpike, was washed away, andfrom fifty to seventy-five feet of earth waster.ripr] with it.
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Cincinnati Daily Commercial
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Thu, May 27, 1858
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