Infrastructure

Barge Crashes into Bridge, Causing Partial Collapse and Oil Spill

A barge struck a bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, causing the partial collapse of an adjacent rail line and an oil spill, according to the city. The Pelican Island Causeway Bridge, which connects Galveston Island to Pelican Island to its north, was closed until engineers could assess whether the two-lane structure was safe […]

Bridge Hit by Barge, Forces Road to Shut Down

A large barge struck a bridge in Oklahoma on Saturday, forcing state troopers to close the road for two hours. No injuries were reported, according to The Associated Press. The bridge, which carries U.S. 59 across the Arkansas River near Sallislaw, in the eastern part of the Sooner State, was reopened after it was inspected. […]