Experts: Calif. bridge incident highlights need for maintenance
Many bridges in the U.S. are in dire need of maintenance and inspections, experts say, citing this week's incident on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The average U.S. bridge is 43 years old, and most bridges are designed to last just 50 years. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., recently described some bridges in his state as "life threatening." He is urging lawmakers to pass legislation to fund improvements.
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This story published in ASCE SmartBrief on 10/30/2009
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