Freeway bridge collapses into river during rush hour in Minneapolis

sbl_admin · 08-02-2007, 08:26 AM

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FOX NEWS -- Aug 2 2007 7:26 AM
Rush Hour Bridge Collapse Kills 7 in Minneapolis

Texasbelle · 08-02-2007, 09:05 AM

I've always had a fear of high bridges like this one that collapsed. Every time I cross the one in Baton Rouge I am praying it stays in place till I get to the other side. The worst bridge I have ever driven across is the one in Seattle across the Tacoma Narrows coming into Tacoma. It's very, very scary!

LateNight · 08-02-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Texasbelle

I've always had a fear of high bridges like this one that collapsed. Every time I cross the one in Baton Rouge I am praying it stays in place till I get to the other side. The worst bridge I have ever driven across is the one in Seattle across the Tacoma Narrows coming into Tacoma. It's very, very scary!

LOL, I'm sure the first time I went over that Bridge in Baton Rouge, I white knuckled it across. But I've been over that thing so many times now, it doesn't bother me.. There is however some other bridge on I-10 I think it is, about an hour maybe east of New Orleans.. taller than the bridge in baton rouge. Seemed taller, but only like 2 lanes, and freakin' went STRAIGHT UP. LOL freaked me out. I remember thinking I wouldn't want to be on a motorcycle as I was crossing.

Isaac-Saxxon · 08-02-2007, 09:39 AM

The Tampa Skyway Bridge is freaky to cross. When the wind is blowing to hard they shut it down. I have crossed it many times and fished under many times. It looks bad from the water and from the bridge. I too do not like tall bridges.

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Texasbelle · 08-02-2007, 09:56 AM

Here is a picture of the Tacoma Narrows as it was collapsing in 1940 five months after they opened it. The bridge was rebuilt and another bridge was opened last month alongside it. It has the nickname of "Galloping Gertie".

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Isaac-Saxxon · 08-02-2007, 10:00 AM

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Here is a picture of the Tacoma Narrows as it was collapsing in 1940 five months after they opened it. The bridge was rebuilt and another bridge was opened last month alongside it. It has the nickname of "Galloping Gertie".

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Hey Belle did you take that picture ?

08-02-2007, 08:26 AM	#1
sbl_admin Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 1,965 Rep Power: 282	Updated News Story A new story has been added to the "Read More" section of this topic, as follows FOX NEWS -- Aug 2 2007 7:26 AM Rush Hour Bridge Collapse Kills 7 in Minneapolis

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Texasbelle SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the woods Posts: 1,819 Rep Power: 287	I've always had a fear of high bridges like this one that collapsed. Every time I cross the one in Baton Rouge I am praying it stays in place till I get to the other side. The worst bridge I have ever driven across is the one in Seattle across the Tacoma Narrows coming into Tacoma. It's very, very scary! __________________ One shoe can change your life! Cinderella

08-02-2007, 09:39 AM	#4
Isaac-Saxxon SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,421 Rep Power: 340	The Tampa Skyway Bridge is freaky to cross. When the wind is blowing to hard they shut it down. I have crossed it many times and fished under many times. It looks bad from the water and from the bridge. I too do not like tall bridges. __________________ Maranatha Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

08-02-2007, 09:56 AM	#5
Texasbelle SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the woods Posts: 1,819 Rep Power: 287	Here is a picture of the Tacoma Narrows as it was collapsing in 1940 five months after they opened it. The bridge was rebuilt and another bridge was opened last month alongside it. It has the nickname of "Galloping Gertie". __________________ One shoe can change your life! Cinderella

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