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Bridge parapets are intended to meet rigorous safety standards - Image courtesy of World Highways reader Mike Hughes
December 24, 2015 Read time: 1 min

Bridge parapets are intended to meet rigorous safety standards - Image courtesy of World Highways reader Mike Hughes

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