Investigators said monday that the interstate 35w bridge in minneapolis, which collapsed into the mississippi river on aug. The interstate 35w bridge, which spanned the mississippi river, collapsed during rush hour on august 1, 2007. Built in 1964, the i35w bridge was a key portion of the twin cities freeway system. Principal bridge engineer fhwa office of bridge technology tom everett, p. I35 bridge collapse thinkreliability, case studies. The 35w bridge collapse how a broken bridge brought us home the tragic collapse of the 35w bridge in minneapolis showed just what it means to be a minnesotan and affirmed this writers decision to make minnesota her home. At a rating of 50, the i 35w bridge was actually rated the highest in that category.
Mar 28, 2020 after 16 months of waiting, we have the final verdict. Jul 09, 2012 this book is a compelling account of garrett eblings own exhausting journey of physical and emotional recovery after surviving the i 35w bridge collapse. Minneapolis bridge collapse minnesota public radio news. Aug 03, 2007 out of the 104,348 heavily used structures, only 4,227, or 4 percent, scored below 50, or worse than the i35w bridge.
Aug 01, 2017 kelly kahle was driving north on the interstate 35w bridge to a soccer game on aug. I 35w bridge collapse investigation tom everett, p. Aug 01, 2014 friday marks seven years since the i 35w bridge in minneapolis collapsed, killing people and injuring 145 others. After 16 months of waiting, we have the final verdict. Listen remembering the 35w bridge collapse an aerial view shows the collapsed i35w bridge aug. I35w bridge collapse minneapolis, mn august 1, 2007. Thirteen people died and 145 were hurt when the interstate 35w bridge. Pdf the interstate35 west bridge collapse offers a unique case of state crime. A rating of 50 or below is eligible for federal funds for replacement. The state has reached a settlement with victims and their families, but. Minneapolis interstate 35w bridge collapse minnesota issues. Minneapolis explosive documents about the interstate 35w bridge suggest the engineering company the state hired to make sure the bridge was safe actually predicted it would collapse months before it fell apart. The ntsb cited a design flaw as the likely cause of the collapse, noting that a. The i 35w mississippi river bridge was built with a design flaw where a particular set of gusset plates in the u10 nodes were too thin.
Mar 03, 2014 when a bridge falls retro report march 3, 2014 the collapse of the i35w bridge in minneapolis in 2007 killed people and focused attention on the state of bridges across the nation. The i35w saint anthony falls bridge subject of the may 2008 pm cover story was open to traffic months after its predecessors collapse, three months ahead of. I35 bridge collapse analysis writing down goals is a key starting point for any root cause analysis. The collapse of the i35w mississippi river bridge victims of the dark no one knew what the outcome would be on the 1st august 2007 at 6. The 35w bridge collapse how a broken bridge brought us home. The minnesota bridge collapse, 5 years later st anthony. Driver makes dramatic underwater escape after bridge. To mark the 10year anniversary of the i 35w bridge collapse, city pages is reposting this story, originally published two weeks after the collapse.
The interstate highway bridge i35w over the mississippi river in minneapolis, minnesota, collapsed suddenly at 6. Built in 1964, the i 35w bridge was a key portion of the twin cities freeway system. The remains of the last person missing after an interstate bridge collapsed into the mississippi river nearly three weeks ago have been found, bringing. After the i 35w bridge collapse, an aggressive rebuilding plan was needed to restore essential traffic flow to the twin cities. The 179 settlements in the 2007 35w bridge collapse have been officially accepted and the amounts for each victim have been released. As of summer 2008, the cause of the i35w bridge collapse remains under investigation, and the final reports have yet to be written. Bridge 9340 in may 2006 prior to collapse the i 35w mississippi river bridge officially known as bridge 9340 was an eightlane, steel truss arch bridge that carried interstate 35w across the saint anthony falls of the mississippi river in minneapolis, minnesota, united states. The documents are part of a lawsuit victims are bringing against california based urs corporation. The interstate35 west i35w bridge collapse in minneapolis, minnesota in 2007 offers.
There was no known failure in the actual materials of the i35w bridge many other factors played into the failure, but. I35w bridge collapse journal of bridge engineering vol. When excess weight was placed on the bridge over one of those u10 nodes, that node failed within 3. The bridge experienced a catastrophic collapse that killed and injured 145. Investigators say it has already yielded answers into. Both the point pleasant and the minneapolis i35w bridge had three spans that all fell together. The i 35w bridge over the mississippi river in minneapolis, minnesota, collapsed suddenly on august 1, 2007.
Out of the 104,348 heavily used structures, only 4,227, or 4 percent, scored below 50, or worse than the i35w bridge. Professionalismurs and the i35 bridge wikibooks, open. I35w bridge collapse braking news lafayette college. Jim schwebel files suit on behalf of four of the victims of the 35w bridge collapse nov 14, 2008 collapse victims accuse 2 private firms of failing to do their jobs. At that point, five people were confirmed dead and 8 others missing. Two years after minneapolis bridge collapse, some survivors. Pro bono consortium of 17 firms led to settlement over minneapolis bridge collapse. Because contamination was detected on the site and on the banks of the mississippi river, braun intertec designed and inspected erosion control measures and access to the river for stormwater pollution prevention plan swppp purposes. The bridge catastrophically failed during the evening rush hour on august 1, 2007. Contractor settles with state in 35w bridge collapse mpr news. The i35w mississippi river bridge was built with a design flaw where a particular set of gusset plates in the u10 nodes were too thin. Indepth information about the i35w bridge bridge 9340 and the 2007 collapse is available by contacting mndots office of chief counsel.
The fact that a bridge is deficient does not imply that it is likely to collapse or that it is unsafe. Considered one of the worst 10 bridge collapse events in u. When excess weight was placed on the bridge over one of those u10 nodes, that node failed within 3 hours and 30 minutes. Mead cars in the mississippi river after the interstate 35w bridge collapsed wednesday, aug. Wed like to bring together survivors of bridge collapse with the heroes who came to their.
The i35w bridge over the mississippi river in minneapolis, minnesota, collapsed suddenly on august 1, 2007. Aug 01, 2017 and the national transportation safety board determined that it was a design flaw, and not deferred maintenance, neglect, or other problems, that caused the 35w bridge to collapse. In addition, the bridge collapse closed a major vehicular link to the city of minneapolis for over a year, causing major impacts on transportation in the area. About people are affected by the settlement with progressive contractors inc. Though a state law is on the books limiting liability to 15 years for such. Settlement reached in minnesota bridge collapse case. After the i35w bridge collapse, an aggressive rebuilding plan was needed to restore essential traffic flow to the twin cities.
The i35w bridge in minneapolis, minnesota was built in 1967. Jan 15, 2008 investigators said monday that the interstate 35w bridge in minneapolis, which collapsed into the mississippi river on aug. This book is a compelling account of garrett eblings own exhausting journey of physical and emotional recovery after surviving the i35w bridge collapse. This note briefly summarizes an analysis based on original design drawings, an investigation of material evidence provided by the national transportation safety board ntsb, and a fullscale load rating of the bridge superstructure.
It has been almost two years since the interstate 35w bridge collapse and the bridge girders are still littering bohemian flats parkland in minneapolis. The i35w mississippi river bridge was an eightlane, steel truss arch bridge that carried. Friday marks seven years since the i35w bridge in minneapolis collapsed, killing people and injuring 145 others. Kelly kahle was driving north on the interstate 35w bridge to a soccer game on aug. He provides a wellwritten, insightful narrative that exposes the human toll of this tragedy and demonstrates the resiliency of the human spirit and the difficult struggles that continue for.
South end of the i35w bridge seen from west river parkway. If you were rescued from the interstate 35w bridge in minneapolis, cnn would like to hear from you. Friday marks 7 years since i35w bridge collapse wcco cbs. On tuesday, the state has resolved the last lawsuit related to the 2007 disaster. The minneapolis bridge collapse in 2007 was a real awakening when it comes to the state of our infrastructure. If they knew the outcome, the bridge would have been empty, and the change of rule would. May 07, 2020 a bridge is rated on a scale of 0 to 100. Jul 31, 2007 the interstate 35w bridge over the mississippi river collapsed this evening, plunging dozens of vehicles into the water, killing seven people and injuring more than 60. In fact, some repair work was going on when it fell. Approximately 1,000 ft of the 1,907ftlong bridge fell to the water and ground, resulting in fatalities and 145.
The bridge was owned by the federal government, and was operated and maintained by the state of minnesota. Collapsed a survivors climb from the wreckage of the i35w. The interstate 35w bridge over the mississippi river collapsed this evening, plunging dozens of vehicles into the water, killing seven people and injuring more than 60. The i35w bridge collapse was a tragedy, which the national. Victims and the families of those killed in the interstate 35w bridge collapse in minneapolis in 2007 agreed friday to settle their lawsuits against a construction company that was resurfacing the span at the time. Aug 01, 2017 listen remembering the 35w bridge collapse an aerial view shows the collapsed i 35w bridge aug. Several years of legal battles related to the interstate 35w bridge collapse are finally over.
Faulty design led to minnesota bridge collapse, inquiry finds. New exhibit southwest minneapolis, mn a bridge piece commemorating the 10th anniversary will go on exhibit at the mill city museum july 28 to aug. A helicopter moves over the scene of the bridge collapse. An excerpt from a report on the web site of minnesota public radio, an npr member station. Construction of the bridge began in 1964 by hurcon inc. When a bridge falls retro report march 3, 2014 the collapse of the i35w bridge in minneapolis in 2007 killed people and focused attention on the state of bridges across the nation. The memorial is located off west river parkway, in minneapolis. After the collapse, the bridge was lodged in the river where, under minnesota statute, the hennepin county. In the immediate aftermath of the 35w bridge collapse, the minnesota department of transportation came under intense scrutiny.
Aug 03, 2007 if you were rescued from the interstate 35w bridge in minneapolis, cnn would like to hear from you. To mark the 10year anniversary of the i35w bridge collapse, city pages is reposting this story, originally published two weeks after the collapse. Minneapolis i35w bridge collapse failure case studies. And the national transportation safety board determined that it was a design flaw, and not deferred maintenance, neglect, or other problems, that caused the 35w bridge to collapse. At a rating of 50, the i35w bridge was actually rated the highest in that category. In fact, the minneapolis bridge was completed just a few months before the point pleasant bridge failure. Cnbc s michelle carusocabrera meets with one family that. The 35w bridge remembrance garden is a memorial commemorating the victims and survivors of the i35w bridge collapse. Aug 01, 2012 the i 35w saint anthony falls bridge subject of the may 2008 pm cover story was open to traffic months after its predecessors collapse, three months ahead of schedule. Minneapolis, minnesota august 23, 2010 today attorneys representing the victims of the august 1, 2007 i35w bridge collapse announced that a final settlement was reached in the lawsuit against urs corporation, the international engineering firm which had responsibility for inspecting the i35w bridge before its collapse.
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