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Photos Show CorrosionWeak Link Failure Could Cause Bridge To Collapse
POSTED: 9:00 am EST November 18,
2008
UPDATED: 9:31 am EST November 18,
2008
CLEVELAND -- Ohio Department of Transportation said it found the weakest link on the Innerbelt Bridge and beginning Wednesday no trucks or buses will be allowed on the bridge.Engineers said that if the link fails the entire bridge could collapse.Before ODOT closed four lanes, the small beam was functioning at just 62 percent of its legally required strength.Since ODOT reduced traffic on the bridge, engineers said the steel beam is functioning at the satisfactory and safe legal limit.ODOT wants to keep the weight on the bridge down.
Previous Stories:
- November 12, 2008: Trucks Will Not Be Allowed On Innerbelt Bridge
- November 7, 2008: ODOT Considers Creating 3rd Lane On Innerbelt Bridge
- October 28, 2008: Tremont Residents Voice Frustrations Over Innerbelt Woes
- October 27, 2008: Business Owners Band Together After Innerbelt Closings
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