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Puu Lapu Bridge Essay

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Proposal for the Feasibility Study of the Bridge Reconstruction in Brgy.Lapu-Lapu, Ibaan, Batangas

1. Introduction
Lapu-lapu Bridge was built between 2001 to 2004. This bridge was made out of truss and steel plates. It is said that it was first made out of wood planks. It is located at Brgy. Lapu-Lapu, Ibaan, Batangas. This bridge connects two more barangays, namely Brgy. Malainin and Brgy.Salaban.

1. Rationale
Before the STARTOLL was built, the vehicles that pass through this bridge were only tricycles, private cars and other light weight vehicles. Due to the existence of STARTOLL and the increased number of vehicles, it is already showing poor conditions, the steel floor plates of the bridge are either broken or cracked already. According to the inspecting officers, these can be attributed also by the enormous weight of trucks and buses that pass through the bridge. The proposed bridge reconstruction is built to carry the enormous loads of the vehicles. Residents and commuters will benefit from the improved bridge. The rate of accidents will also reduce, as the road 's elevation will be level, it will be a safe travel for the commuters.

2. Background Information
Town Profile …show more content…

As of 2010, it has a population of 48, 482 people. It is located 96 kilometers south of Manila. Its land area is 68.99 square kilometers or 6, 796 hectares. The main products here are tamales, kulambo (mosquito net), lomi, sweet peanut and sugar cane. There are fewer farmers here because locals resort to hog raising which provides better income. There are also garment factories here. Also, some of the land owner made their vacant lots for lease and made it as parking space for

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