Thanks.
The bridge washing out was never even a consideration to me. The more I think about it the more damaging this is to the entire community.
Something else that occurs to me. I'm assuming that the photograph shows a section of the bridge on the west side of the full span, and that the methods of construction are the same across the full span. If so, there is likely to be additional damage to both directions beyond the hump east of the main channel where we can't see it, and where no-one has yet been able to report on. An earlier poster said there was damage at both ends. meaning that it will take weather good enough to permit aerial recon before the full scope is understood.
All major roads leading into Escambia County from Florida have suffered major damage causing a delay in getting 1,000 Army National Guardsmen and additional support help into the area. The I-10 bridge connecting Santa Rosa and Escambia and US 90 between the counties are closed because of storm damage.
"We are waiting for the bridges to reopen to bring everybody in." said Icilda Andres, with the Florida Army National Guard.
The eastbound extension of Bayfront Parkway, between Chase street and 14th avenue, has been washed away, said Pensacola Police Chief John Mathis. All four of Escambia County hospitals suffered major damage. Baptist Hospital emergency room was not operation as of 8 a.m., officials said.
The round-the-clock curfew was in effect until further notice. "All we are saying is for all residents to stay off the street," Larry Smith, Escambia Sheriff Chief Deputy, said.
"You can go outside, check your house, and do some maintenance, but stay off the street," Smith said.
http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/blogs/stormteam/
An image at Drudge from a higher angle shows possible mis-alignment of two piers, possibly multiple missing piers, and substantial damage to the westbound lanes on the far side of the high spans over the channel.
http://www.drudgereport.com/