The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox.
The National Transportation Safety Board is making national recommendations following the January 2022 collapse of Pittsburgh's Fern Hollow Bridge. Fruit Storage Boxes
The NTSB said Thursday the collapse has led to recommending federal and state authorities review inspection reports and identify incomplete follow-up actions that need to be resolved for bridges made of uncoated weathering steel.
After the Fern Hollow collapse, NTSB investigators found corrosion, deterioration and section loss on the bridge's legs.
The NTSB said the agency found that prior inspections of the Fern Hollow bridge, performed on behalf of PennDOT, identified problems with drainage, but maintenance was not regularly performed to resolve the issue. NTSB investigators found other Pennsylvania bridges with similar issues with drainage, debris accumulation and corrosion.
While the Fern Hollow bridge investigation is not yet complete, the NTSB says it is making the recommendation due to the immediate implications for bridge safety nationwide. The final report with a probable cause, other findings and recommendations post-bridge collapse are set to be issued in the coming months.
Eco-Friendly Hollow Board Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.