10/23/2023 0 Comments Vertical lattice under deckDesjardins Canal disaster ensued.īetween Mishawaka and South Bend, Indiana Mechanical force due to broken locomotive front axle. Span from anchorage to first pier destroyed Inaugural train run conducted before temporary trestle work was replaced by permanent structure Torsional movement and vertical undulations caused by windĭeck destroyed towers left intact and remain in use today Suspension bridge carrying the National Road over the Ohio River Wind and possibly resonance of soldiers led to collapse Rebuilt as a suspension bridge, which itself was replaced in 1961 due to inability to handle increased traffic. The failure was due to faulty design.įlooding overwhelmed the 164-year-old bridgeĮither completely destroyed or damaged beyond repair Overload by passenger train on faulty structure Suspension chains snapped due to overload.Ĭontemporary illustration of the aftermath of the collapse Their position shifted as the barrel passed the suspension chains snapped and the bridge deck tipped over. Spectators crowded the bridge over the River Bure to view a clown travel the river in a barrel. This disaster caused the "break step" rule issued to UK soldiers. The rebuilt Broughton Suspension Bridge in 1883. Poor materials, unbalanced load and vibrations by subjects singing to honour the dukeīridge half damaged, other side demolishedīolt snapped due to mechanical resonance caused by marching soldiersĬollapsed at one end, bridge quickly rebuilt and strengthened Bridge reconstructed, dismantled in 1843Ĭhain -stayed bridge with small bascule section Wooden structure with central drawbridge.īridge overloaded by thousands of people fleeing a bayonet charge of French Imperial Army led by Marshal Soult during the First Battle of Porto Construction started in 1357 and ended in 1402. Charles Bridge was built next to its remains. Two thirds of the 170 years old bridge collapsed or heavily damaged. Use by retreating Maxentian troops during the Battle of the Milvian BridgeĬollapsed from the weight of a large procession Wooden pontoon bridge replacing permanent stone bridge You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
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