This aqueduct was about to be torn down. Aqueducts in Korea have a tendency to loose its function within certain periods of time after the construction due to the loss of construction function in the bridge bearing and variable lengths due to the change in temperature. All of these factors cause damage to the pier. Korea E&C's Dr. Byun Hangyong defined such phenomenon as a "Aqueduct Damage Mechanism" in his book
Before construction
After construction