Bridge Collapse Pennsylvania

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  1. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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  3. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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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.
     
  4. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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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 ends
     
  5. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    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!!
     
  6. 4mer trucker

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    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

    Screenshot_20250501_093013_Google Earth.jpg Screenshot_20250501_093013_Google Earth.jpg Screenshot_20250501_093124_Google Earth.jpg

    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 LMAO
     
  7. RockinChair

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    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.
     
  8. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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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.
     
  9. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    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.
     
  10. mjd4277

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    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!
     
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  11. Hammer166

    Hammer166 Crusty Information Officer

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    Colorado checking in... Our highways might be crap, but our bike paths have way nicer bridges than that! :D
     
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