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Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse

By MIKE BAKER and JOAN LOWYAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) - Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound. The crossings are kept standing by engineering design, not supported with brute strength or

Replacing damaged Mo. bridge estimated at $3M

CHAFFEE, Mo. (AP) - Cleanup of the collapsed southeast Missouri highway overpass continued Sunday, more than 24 hours after a cargo train crash led to a chain reaction. The crash, which happened about 2:30 a.m. Saturday near Chaffee, led to the derailment of about two dozen rail cars that smashed

TRAFFIC ALERT: DOT Changes Detours Around Skagit River Bridge

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The Washington Transportation Department says it has changed the detour routes around the collapsed Skagit River bridge in Mount Vernon. There are three options northbound and two options southbound. Transportation officials say drivers can expect delays in

Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse

By MIKE BAKER and JOAN LOWYAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) - Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound. The crossings are kept standing by engineering design, not supported with brute strength or