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Originally Posted by Boomer 2019
Granted but, this bridge was not responsible for the collapse. I would venture to say that there is not a bridge anywhere in the world that could withstand a direct impact of a gazillion pounds at 15kts without collapsing to some degree.
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Exactly. Our local news is trying to manufacture a story about whether we should worry about the safety of local bridges because a cargo ship rammed into a bridge and it fell down in Baltimore. Anything to create a stir.
That said, there are bridges that need maintenance or replacement and federal, state and local governments have been nothing short of negligent in managing this infrastructure. It's just a separate issue.
I drove across the Washington bridge in RI one day before it was closed, which was two days
after serious deficiencies were identified in it. It is now about the be demolished and replaced ($250M+), after millions were spent on its maintenance. It's not just a matter of funding. There is a serious issue with reckless management and accountability.