Genoa Italy Bridge collapse

[83 5.0]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/bridge-collapse-genoa-italy-1.4784417
Everytime I drive under the Gardiner, I wonder if this is possible here?
Actually surprised this doesn't happen more often with maintenance pushed off etc.

[ZR]

Never stop thinking about it when stuck under or going over any bridge.

[stangstevers]

Remember the bridge collapse in/near Montreal some years ago... 100% neglect.

[Laffs]

It's terrifying, I personally have a semi-irrational fear of bridges so this is doing wonders.

From my reading on this it sounds like a comedy of errors. I guess officials warned of an impending problems due to advanced degradation from heavy traffic, there were concerns about it's construction and design, there have been 5 other recent collapses in Italy, and they were actively working to shore up the foundation of the bridge when the collapse occurred.

[RedSN]

No word on the Florida bridge

Experts say such investigations can take a year or more.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article216388430.html

[Scrape]

Never been a fan of driving over or under a bridge. Just thinking about it gives me an uncomfortable feeling.

[hammerhead]

I remember the Gardner hump - maybe they should stop throwing money at that thing and knock it down...