Excellent work anon. If I had the time I would calculate the probability of it happening in 2024 based on increased technology/safety/past events/countries bridge collapses occurred in, etc.
edit: I asked chat gpt to list notable U.S. bridge collapses due to a ship collision:
Here are all the examples of notable incidents of bridge collapses in the United States due to ships colliding with bridges:
Sunshine Skyway Bridge Collision (1980): The Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida collapsed on May 9, 1980, after a cargo ship collided with it during a severe storm, resulting in significant loss of life and damage to the bridge.
Old Sunshine Skyway Bridge Collision (1976): On October 22, 1976, the "MV George Prince" collided with the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida, causing a section of the bridge to collapse.
Huey P. Long Bridge Collision (1940): In February 1940, the SS Washington collided with the Huey P. Long Bridge over the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana, causing the collapse of a portion of the bridge.
Hatchet Point Bridge Collision (1952): In November 1952, the SS Markay collided with the Hatchet Point Bridge over the Columbia River near Longview, Washington, resulting in the collapse of a span of the bridge.
Bulkeley Bridge Collision (1976): In July 1976, a tanker collided with the Bulkeley Bridge over the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut, causing damage to the bridge and necessitating its closure for repairs.
These incidents represent significant events in the history of bridge collapses in the United States caused by ships colliding with bridges. Each event had its own impact on infrastructure, safety measures, and maritime regulations.
Excellent work anon. If I had the time I would calculate the probability of it happening in 2024 based on increased technology/safety/past events/countries bridge collapses occurred in, etc.
edit: I asked chat gpt to list notable U.S. bridge collapses:
Here are all the examples of notable incidents of bridge collapses in the United States due to ships colliding with bridges:
Sunshine Skyway Bridge Collision (1980): The Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida collapsed on May 9, 1980, after a cargo ship collided with it during a severe storm, resulting in significant loss of life and damage to the bridge.
Old Sunshine Skyway Bridge Collision (1976): On October 22, 1976, the "MV George Prince" collided with the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida, causing a section of the bridge to collapse.
Huey P. Long Bridge Collision (1940): In February 1940, the SS Washington collided with the Huey P. Long Bridge over the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana, causing the collapse of a portion of the bridge.
Hatchet Point Bridge Collision (1952): In November 1952, the SS Markay collided with the Hatchet Point Bridge over the Columbia River near Longview, Washington, resulting in the collapse of a span of the bridge.
Bulkeley Bridge Collision (1976): In July 1976, a tanker collided with the Bulkeley Bridge over the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut, causing damage to the bridge and necessitating its closure for repairs.
These incidents represent significant events in the history of bridge collapses in the United States caused by ships colliding with bridges. Each event had its own impact on infrastructure, safety measures, and maritime regulations.
Excellent work anon. If I had the time I would calculate the probability of it happening in 2024 based on increased technology/safety/past events/countries bridge collapses occurred in, etc.