I-5 bridge collapses over Skagit River, sending vehicles, people into water

http://q13fox.com/2013/05/23/breaking-i-5-bridge-collapses-over-skagit-river-vehicles-people-in-water/ ^ | Q13

[djf]

See article for pics. Pretty much confirmed now that an over-wide or overheight tractor-trailer load struck one of the supports.

[22202NOVA]

“Pretty much confirmed now that an over-wide or overheight tractor-trailer load struck one of the supports.”

No, clearly George Bush’s fault (either one). Or maybe Reagan’s.

[djf]

Over-wide trailer load?

Sounds like Beyonce is in the area...

(Sorry! Cudn hep myself!)

;-)

[SatinDoll]

Treece lies.

That bridge was considered “functionally obsolete” in 2000, and again in 2010.

The Democrats running this state have no shame. We’re just lucky no one died.

Per goskagit.com:

“The bridge, built in 1955, was considered structurally deficient in 1992, and functionally obsolete in 2000 and 2010, according to the National Bridge Inventory.”

http://www.goskagit.com/news/reports-bridge-collapses-between-mount-vernon-burlington/article_52637dd0-c417-11e2-bf59-001a4bcf887a.html

[ApplegateRanch]

Looks like conflicting reports about thebridge:

The bridge, built in 1955, was considered structurally deficient in 1992, and functionally obsolete in 2000 and 2010, according to the National Bridge Inventory.

http://www.goskagit.com/news/reports-bridge-collapses-between-mount-vernon-burlington/article_52637dd0-c417-11e2-bf59-001a4bcf887a.html

[Bender2]

Re: No, clearly George Bush’s fault (either one). Or maybe Reagan’s.

The bridge was built... in 1955--

So it is without doubt... Eisenhower's fault.

I blame... Ike!

[Lexinom]

I've driven over this bridge thousands of times, more than any other. They re-did the Hwy 99 bridge a half-mile to the east several years back; I'd always wondered if/when this one would likewise be fixed.

North Burlington Blvd/Riverside Drive already are clogged with traffic, with a Costco, a Cabela's, and several resturants. The intersection that half of that traffic will go through (College Way and Riverside) is already the fourth-busiest in the state. What a MESS.

Very thankful that this accident took no human life.

[NoCmpromiz]

Over-wide trailer load? Sounds like Beyonce is in the area...

More like Moosehelle..

[djf]

No biggie.

Hey, Sandra Fluke got her free rubbers, and the pervs can now join the Gay Scouts!!

Gotta keep things in the proper perspective!

////////////////////////////sarc!!!!!!!!!!!

[SatinDoll]

It’s an interstate highway bridge. I don’t know what the state was thinking by not replacing what is an obviously inadequate bridge.

[ThomasThomas]

Nope..

From the start on June 29, 1956, the Eisenhower Interstate System has been known as the Greatest Public Works Project in History

Harry S. Truman fault!

[djf]

The state is way, way more worried about the Christine Gregoire Memorial Tunnel project in downtown Seattle.

[Gene Eric]

Nice shovel-ready, infrastructure repair, douche bag.

[Gene Eric]

>> Harry S. Truman fault!

Good call.

[SatinDoll]

Yep. Seattle is the root of most problems in Washington State.

[Lexinom]

Skagit County is a reddish county, the only one in Western Washington, with an economy fueled by hard-working farmers and small businesses.

[Bender2]

Re: Nope..

From the start on June 29, 1956, the Eisenhower Interstate System has been known as the Greatest Public Works Project in History

Harry S. Truman fault!

Not sure why a 'June 29, 1956' start date... would make it Truman's fault?

Harry's term of office ended January 20, 1953... Please explain?

[Bender2]

Gene, suggest see... my #19 post--