Where and when will the next bridge collapse in America?

[malaise]

That will send the Kochroaches scattering for cover

[Zoeisright]

1. I'll never forget that little shit Pawlenty's face when the 35W bridge went down.

He was scared SHITLESS because he KNEW he was responsible for those deaths. He vetoed MNDOT funding for years. And look what happened. I'll never ever EVER forgive him for that. And the little asshole got away with it.

[malaise]

3. Same here

I remember that afternoon

[Bosso 63]

7. Me too.

[teddy51]

2. I wouldn't want to be one of these asswipes that voted against this jobs bill

when that bridge does fall, and there will be one that does.

[Politicalboi]

4. Can't there be some accountability before

A disaster? It's kind of late when you're dead, and 2012 is too far away when these bridges need work NOW!.

[malaise]

5. Tell the ReTHUGS

They don't care

[LonePirate]

6. I want the bridge to be empty and I want it to collapse after a busload of Rs crosses it

I want them to see the destruction caused by their hatred of America.

[loyalsister]

8. A WPA program building bridges....

should include naming them after Reagan. Just like Hoover Dam- named after the guy who made it necessary.

[stevedeshazer]

9. The Sellwood Bridge in Portland, currently rated a 2 out of 100 for safety.

http://www.sellwoodbridge.org/?p=frequently-asked-questions

<snip>

How safe is the current bridge?
The problems with the Sellwood Bridge are well known: foundation problems, general deterioration, and a narrow, lightweight design that poorly serves all traffic modes. Multnomah County maintains a rigorous safety program that includes visual inspections every three months to ensure that the bridge continues to be safe to use. The weight limits imposed in 2004, have helped preserve the structure. In 2008 the County injected glue in cracked sections of concrete to seal them against corrosive water and air. The County also monitors slope movement on the west side that could endanger the bridge. If Multnomah County ever determines the bridge is not safe to use, the bridge will be closed.

What are the Sellwood Bridge's main deficiencies?

The bridge has numerous deficiencies, including:
*Poor structural condition, with a limited service life
*Vehicle weight restrictions, which have forced an average of 1,400 trucks and buses each day to find a different river crossing route
*Geologic instability on the west end that has damaged the bridge
*Narrow travel lanes with no shoulders or median
*Short stopping distances and lines of sight for motorists
*One narrow sidewalk insufficient for bicyclists and pedestrians
*Poor connections to established trails at each end of the bridge
*Tight ramps at west end that cannot easily accommodate large vehicles
*High risk of structural failure in an earthquake
*A National Bridge Inventory sufficiency rating of 2 out of a possible score of 100

[malaise]

10. Good effing grief

A National Bridge Inventory sufficiency rating of 2 out of a possible score of 100
:cry:

[Reader Rabbit]

16. I was gonna mention the Sellwood Bridge.

I will drive out of my way to avoid using it. When I do use it, I always make sure my windows are down, regardless of the weather, in case it collapses into the Willamette and I have to swim for it. (Assuming I would survive the collapse, of course.)

[stevedeshazer]

18. I will not drive over that sucker unless I absolutely have to.

:hi:

[Historic NY]

11. I don't know but they closed the sidewalks on an 1883 bridge near me...

but cars are still crossing....:scared: Structually deficient 3.77 out of 5 it was a 4 in 09.

5,146 cars per day use it

[malaise]

14. 1883?

Damn!

[Historic NY]

15. Yup cut blocks of stone w/brick arch its survived a fire but not neglect...

the barricades 8ft high fence just went up.

[Cirque du So-What]

12. Odds are it'll occur in the state where I currently reside, PA

Pa. top of list for worst bridges

By Linda Finarelli, For The Reporter

Pennsylvania has earned the dubious distinction of being first among all 50 states and the District of Columbia for having the worst overall condition of state-owned bridges.

In order to fix all the structurally deficient bridges in the state, $903 would be needed from each driver.

more...

http://www.thereporteronline.com/articles/2011/04/18/news/doc4dab539096949433461100.txt

[malaise]

13. Thanks for your link

:hi:

[spanone]

17. whenever, they will blame Obama.

[bluestate10]

19. Hopefully in Boner's district just after his car crossed with no other car on the bridge.

The bastard would appropriate trillions for bridge repair the very moment he got all the shit cleaned out of his drawers.