The I-35W bridge over the Mississippi in Minneapolis collapsed during rush hour on August 1, 2007, plunging dozens of cars and their occupants into the river. The calamity disrupted transportation, aimed a spotlight on public infrastructure, and evoked an outpouring of public response.
The next bridge
It's unlikely the next bridge will resemble the I-35W bridge that failed. Bridge design experts talk about what the new bridges are made of and how they're constructed.
Guests
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Henry Petroski: Professor of engineering at Duke University. He's the author of "Pushing the Limits, New Adventures in Engineering."
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Atorod Azizinamini: Professor of civil engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Resources