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Pierre_Tete Mar 26th 2024 10:52 am

Re: Bridge Collapse Baltimore
 

Originally Posted by jkeller (Post 13246308)
and the bridge over the port of Tampa that both colapsed.

Indeed. The Sunshine Skyway was hit in 1980 and partly collapsed. The replacement bridge's support columns are protected by what they call 'structural dolphins'. Wikipedia has some nice photos of both old and new Skyway bridges. The old bridge does not appear to have any protection at all from collision.

philat98 Mar 26th 2024 6:24 pm

Re: Bridge Collapse Baltimore
 
This video answers a few questions such as why no tug boats....


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