Notable Bridge Collapses and What We Learned

Tacoma Narrows 1940 collapsed from wind-induced oscillation - Galloping Gertie. Sunshine Skyway 1980 hit by a ship, killing 35. I-35W Minneapolis 2007 killed 13 from gusset plate failure.

Morandi Bridge Genoa 2018 killed 43. Each disaster led to new engineering standards. Bridge inspections became more rigorous after each event..