Looks like that's the only road leading back into there, wonder if he was delivering there? I would assume. With the posted 5 ton limit, I'd say that trucking company just bought themselves a new bridge!!!
Cops are investigating whether overweight truck caused Lower Macungie bridge to collapse
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Bridge Collapse Pennsylvania
Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by JonJon78, Apr 30, 2025.
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Just....why? even without the 5 ton sign there is no way id go over that bridge. Id be dodgy about going over that in my ram and its only 4.5 tons.
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He’s a local guy…,and there are some pvt residences back in the “ Conservative Area”
But you’d think he’d know better you can come in from both endsFlat Earth Trucker, hope not dumb twucker and D.Tibbitt Thank this. -
Propane company better get ready for a lot of stinging.
Both Upper and Lower Macungie Townships are known (NOTORIOUS) for putting the screws to CMV drivers (and companies) for either being on a prohibited road,bridge or in a tunnel! Lower Macungie Township DOT especially has a hard on for trucks!!Flat Earth Trucker, JonJon78, 4mer trucker and 1 other person Thank this. -
That White Column on the Right Side of the Bridge appears to have taken a previous Shot since it's outta kilter and the First Section of the Railing looks like it's been damaged
Stop blaming the Guy/Him or He, all 3 articles that I read clearly indicate that a Female was driving.....take Ur shots when they're there LMAOSavor the Flavor, hope not dumb twucker, Flat Earth Trucker and 4 others Thank this. -
I'll bet that bobtail weighs more than 5 tons empty. Then add 1000 gallons of propane at 4.x lbs per gallon and it could've been grossing more than 10 tons.hope not dumb twucker, Flat Earth Trucker, 4mer trucker and 1 other person Thank this.
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LOL, I swear when I posted that article it didn't have those fine details. They must have updated it with more information.
By the looks of that wood bridge decking, surprised it's even a 5 ton limit to begin with.Iamoverit, Flat Earth Trucker, mjd4277 and 2 others Thank this. -
Looking at the photo thats a kenworth. According to what i can find on the great google, they start at 33k empty and go as high as 54k fully loaded.
Just a wee bit heavy for that dinky wooden bridge.RockinChair, Flat Earth Trucker, Sirscrapntruckalot and 2 others Thank this. -
That wooden planking looks kinda sketchy for any motorized vehicle,let alone a propane truck.
Realistically,that bridge looks more suited for a bike path!4mer trucker, JonJon78 and Flat Earth Trucker Thank this. -
Colorado checking in... Our highways might be crap, but our bike paths have way nicer bridges than that!
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