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Originally Posted by Scoe
I believe the bridge clearance was marked 14 feet 7 inches, which would require an over dimension permit, which would require that the driver and shipping company know what the load height was.
So glad that nobody was hurt.
From what the news media was saying, there was NO posted bridge height. Further, the company had all required permits for that route with that specific load. Besides he also had a pace car in front leading the way. they said as he was going across he watched, in his mirrors, as the bridge tumbled. The bridge was old, built in the 50's, and supposidley he caught the right front corner of the trailer on a top beam, I guess the top coned, and that brought the bridge down. I feel for the driver who will be crusified(sp?) for this. Appears there is lots of blame to go around, and I am not speaking of the driver. Unfortunately he was the one who struck a portion of the bridge with enough force to bring it down. I tend to believe that it was ready to come down and he just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I dont see how striking one or even 2 overhead beams would bring down a bridge, unless it was not safe to begin with. Just my thoughts.