The 2022 Pittsburgh bridge collapse was due to poor inspections and maintenance, leading to corrosion of the structure's steel legs.

Federal regulators reveal that the 2022 Pittsburgh bridge collapse was due to poor inspections and maintenance by the city, leading to corrosion of the structure's steel legs. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the Fern Hollow Bridge should have been closed years before the collapse, as the city failed to perform an accurate analysis of the bridge's load capacity. The investigation also highlights the need for better bridge inspection programs.

February 21, 2024
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