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49. PBOT inspectors missed this one

Fri Jan 28, 2022, 12:06 PM

Jan 2022

had to have been indications of an imminent collapse. Maybe just one last freeze/thaw cycle sheared a few key welds?

Glad no one died - that looks like a major thoroughfare. Transpo Dept inspectors are heading out all over Umurka this morning to look under their 80 year old spans.

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Pittsburgh bridge collapses on day Biden to visit city to talk infrastructure [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 2022 OP

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controlled demolition! KG Jan 2022 #5

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See #19 muriel_volestrangler Jan 2022 #20

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Fox News Headline infullview Jan 2022 #39

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PBOT inspectors missed this one maxsolomon Jan 2022 #49

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Looks like city buses use this bridge...........pic.... riversedge Jan 2022 #56

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It's already spawned a meme spinbaby Jan 2022 #63

ironic llashram Jan 2022 #68

Well THANK GOD The Unmitigated Gall Jan 2022 #70

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