[spanalot]

Not much of a connection there - one would expect large gussett plates there - front and back.

[spunkets]

"Not much of a connection there - one would expect large gussett plates there - front and back. "

Yes, I think that and the post does look small for all the weight above it. Considering that it's over 25 years old and they've already found fatigue and reinforced sections with added plates, I'd especially expect them there.