Thousands of fracture critical bridges risk collapse
Thousands of U S bridges remain fracture critical and vulnerable despite being structurally sound. The I 5 Skagit River crossing near Seattle recently collapsed after an oversized truck clip. Experts warn funding gaps leave thousands of fragile spans unrepaired while more robust designs lag behind.
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NTSB calls Washington bridge collapse a wake up call
The NTSB chair says the I 5 Skagit River bridge collapse is a wake up call for the nation. Investigators will review truck impact, maintenance docs, and prior incidents, using 3 D video to locate failure points while debris is cleared and a temporary reroute is prepared. Authorities plan a thorough, time consuming assessment to prevent future incidents.
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