Could It Happen Here? ; 5 N.J. Bridges Similar to Fallen Span Are in Bad Shape
The Record, Bergen County, NJ › August 03, 2007
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New Jersey has eight bridges similar to the Minnesota span that collapsed Wednesday and five are in poor shape, state records show.
The old-fashioned "arch-truss" bridges, many built after the turn of the 20th century, are symptomatic of how New Jersey's aging infrastructure is deteriorating. Bridges of varying designs throughout the state are in need of major structural repair in order to remain safely in use.See the full content of this document
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Could It Happen Here? ; 5 N.J. Bridges Similar to Fallen Span Are in Bad Shape
The collapse of the Interstate 35W arch-truss bridge, a major Minneapolis artery, prompted Governor Corzine on Thursday to order the state Department of Transportation to immediately examine the status of New Jersey's 6,400 bridges before it's too late.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters also called on st...See the full content of this document
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