Bridge collapsed (Minnesota)

[Smiling JOe]

When I say that the bridge reportedly collapsed for no apparent reason, I mean that they didn't see a truck run into a structural column, no boats reported running into the footings, no oil tanker truck caught on fire and melted the bridge, etc.

 

[Mango]

This is sad.
What I have heard is similar to what dunelovers link discusses in that there are not enough inspectors in some States, and a fair amount of bridges are in need of repair.

In 1983 I missed the collapse of the Mianus Bridge in Connecticut on I95 by minutes. I think that bridge was less than 30 yrs old.

 

[BlueFox181]

Oh my gosh- one of my ex-co-workers just moved there about 2 weeks ago. I hope he's alright- I will have to call him tomorrow