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1. 
   DavidxDoud | Jun 28, 2008 08:17pm | #1

   I'll be the first to say it - ask an engineer -

   but I'll give you the answer you seek -

   the additional post was not installed because that person had nothing else to do that day -

   so - instead of asking your engineer about the load carrying capacity of a tripled 2X7 beam that observation reveals to be inadequate to your circumstance, ask him to design a solution to your post in the way and sagging beam -

   "there's enough for everyone"
2. 
   frenchy | Jun 28, 2008 08:41pm | #2

   wadswob.

    Short answer,   No!

      Read Davids answer for a more complete one..

3. 
   JeffinPA | Jun 29, 2008 01:40am | #3

   what david and frenchy said.

   Oh, and the likely reason for  the extra post is either

   1.   It was added later because that side was sagging.

   2.  If it is part of the origonal, most likely there is a point load in that location.  (extra weight from above carrying thru a post or wall down to that location)

4. 
   jjwalters | Jun 29, 2008 02:45pm | #4

   If it were me and I didn't want to get involved with engineers and a lot of money.............I'd come in half way on either side of the 6x6 and add an adjust-a-post under the beam........on top of a proper footer.

   shoulda probably been a triple 2x12 beam to begin with......but to change over now would be my last choice.....and to take out the post for some cosmetic affect would be dumb.