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10/12/2004: "The Harbour Bridge. .......and some serious rust spots."

As teenagers we played on the harbour bridge doing things that would land you in jail today. I love to walk across the bridge, explore the new shops at The Rocks area below, (on the city side), and have made countless visits to Luna Park where it was a teenage delight.

Lately I've noticed some blemishes on the 72 year old awe-inspiring beauty. Maybe this has something connected with the increased level of security, also noticeable. The following pictures were made this week. They show rust appearing from beneath painted surfaces (indicates a poor rust-proofing job previously).

With so much traffic rumbling over the approach to the bridge, the structure vibrates noticeably. It should be preserved better than what is happening at present. It was always a joke that painting the bridge was never completed.

I have never seen rust on 'the bridge' like that which is visible this week. It is a sad day for the old girl who should be only one third through her expected lifespan.