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In the nearly five years since a tragic bridge collapse in Minnesota, the nation’s bridges have been under scrutiny.
And a national overview shows that 11.5% of the country’s bridges are “structurally deficient.” But what does that mean exactly? Are they in danger of falling apart, like the span over I-35 in Minneapolis, or the Mianus River Bridge on I-95 that killed motorists in Connecticut in 1983?
Today, we’ll continue our “infrastructure series” with a look at our bridges. How safe are they? How much will they cost to repair...or rebuild?
Plus, we’ll take a ride down the Merritt, where the bridges were built not just to stand the test of time - but to provide a uniquely artistic experience on a driver’s commute.
