The collapse of the Seongsu Bridge in Seoul, South Korea, on October 21, 1994, resulted in the deaths of 32 people and injuries to 17 others. A section of the bridge, spanning... Read more »
A catastrophic failure of a major transportation artery in a heavily populated urban environment can have devastating consequences. Such an event disrupts commerce, emergency services, and the daily lives of countless individuals.... Read more »
Structural failures resulting in the collapse or partial destruction of bridges constitute catastrophic events with potentially devastating consequences. Such events can range from minor damage to complete collapse, often involving significant loss... Read more »
The catastrophic collapse of a major eyebar-chain suspension bridge spanning the Ohio River between Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Gallipolis, Ohio, occurred during evening rush hour on December 15, 1967. The sudden... Read more »
The 1977 collapse of a portion of the Baltimore, Maryland, bridge spanning the Patapsco River resulted in the deaths of several commuters and injuries to many others. This catastrophic event, occurring during... Read more »
The collapse of the Maumee River Bridge, often remembered as a pivotal event in Toledo, Ohio’s history, occurred during its construction on June 11, 1904. The incident resulted in the tragic loss... Read more »
The catastrophic collapse of a major Florida bridge in 1980, caused by a freighter collision during a severe squall, resulted in the deaths of 35 people and the loss of a significant... Read more »
The catastrophic collapse of a wrought-iron railroad bridge near Ashtabula, Ohio, on December 29, 1876, claimed the lives of at least 92 people. A train carrying passengers and holiday travelers plunged into... Read more »
A catastrophic failure of a bridge structure within the city of Baltimore could encompass various scenarios, including partial or complete collapse due to structural deficiencies, design flaws, environmental factors (e.g., earthquakes, flooding),... Read more »
A catastrophic failure of a bridge structure within the state of Maryland can have devastating consequences, including loss of life, significant economic disruption due to impaired transportation routes, and long-term environmental impacts.... Read more »