1 Dead After Rig Goes Off Md. Bay Bridge Span

[toppick08 (Premo)]

, That bridge doesn't bother me.....or the Nice bridge...but screw that Thomas Johnson bugger.....

[cattitude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by baileydog

I just saw this story on Headline news. I could see the semi in the water, is that water really shallow there? I would of thought it would sink.

I was looking around for more info. It appears it was on the lower span. Maybe the guy had some sort of medical issue. But I did read where the bridge apparently was 2-way at the time. I've always thought that was dangerous. Of course, for years, the eastbound span was the ONLY bridge.

[ocean733 (Premo)]

My ex used to always crack the window whenever we went over any bridge so he would be able to open the door if we ever went over.

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by cattitude

I was looking around for more info. It appears it was on the lower span. Maybe the guy had some sort of medical issue. But I did read where the bridge apparently was 2-way at the time. I've always thought that was dangerous. Of course, for years, the eastbound span was the ONLY bridge.

...it's dangerous. It's freaking crazy. They should have started on a third span by now so one at a time can be closed for maintenance.

[jazz lady (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Larry Gude

...wondered in the guard rails were up to the task of a tractor trailer.

I saw the story and video on NBC 4 this morning. Obviously the guard rails didn't, as this video shows. The only thing that the guardrail stopped was what looks like the front wheels, which are still on the bridge. The rest of the rig plunged into the water.

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[toppick08 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jazz lady

I saw the story and video on NBC 4 this morning. Obviously the guard rails didn't, as this video shows. The only thing that the guardrail stopped was what looks like the front wheels, which are still on the bridge. The rest of the rig plunged into the water.

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Rear wheels of diesel......

[Larry Gude (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jazz lady

I saw the story and video on NBC 4 this morning. Obviously the guard rails didn't, as this video shows. The only thing that the guardrail stopped was what looks like the front wheels, which are still on the bridge. The rest of the rig plunged into the water.

Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com

...the trailer wheels. They are movable, on a set of rails. The only thing holding them is how they over lap, a pin and weight. Makes it easier to turn in city driving.

Look how freaking narrow it is!

I'd love it if all the politicians who decided on such a narrow span had to face all the engineers they overrode who said it should be wider.

[jazz lady (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Larry Gude

...the trailer wheels. They are movable, on a set of rails. The only thing holding them is how they over lap, a pin and weight. Makes it easier to turn in city driving.

Thank you. Obviously I'm not a truck expert.

Look how freaking narrow it is!

I'd love it if all the politicians who decided on such a narrow span had to face all the engineers they overrode who said it should be wider.

It's all about $$$. When they were talking about building the Thomas Johnson Bridge, there were plans to make it much wider but I believe the deciding factor was it would have cost too much. I'm sure the same thing was done for the Bay Bridge.

[RadioPatrol]

OH Nossss the Bay ... did you see the OIL Slick ...

[otter (Premo)]

Anyone remember any other accidents where a vehicle went over the edge?? I can't recall any, but I could be wrong. I think the original span was opened in 1952.