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29June 2023

The Silver Bridge: America’s Deadliest Bridge Failure

June 29th, 2023|Categories: Friday Famous Failures|0 Comments

Point Pleasant Bridge, which opened on May 30, 1928, was a 1,460-foot suspension-type bridge that spanned the Ohio River to connect Ohio and West Virginia. This unique bridge incorporated many first-time applications

27April 2023

The Collapse of the L’Ambiance Plaza

April 27th, 2023|Categories: Friday Famous Failures|9 Comments

April 23, 2022 marked the 35th anniversary of the collapse of L’Ambiance Plaza in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Situated at the corner of Washington Avenue in the business district, the site was intended to be the future home of a $17.5 million complex.

30March 2023

Florida International University-Sweetwater Pedestrian Bridge Collapse

March 30th, 2023|Categories: Friday Famous Failures|9 Comments

The Florida International University (FIU)-Sweetwater University City pedestrian bridge was planned to connect the FIU campus to student housing neighborhoods in Sweetwater. It was intended to improve pedestrian safety.

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