Eleven Missouri Bridges Similar to Collapsed Bridge in Minneapolis.

Eleven Missouri Bridges Similar to Collapsed Bridge in Minneapolis.

Date: September 5, 2007
By: Ben DeMeyer
State Capitol Bureau

Intro: Missouri's bridge improvement plan may not directly address bridges similar to the collapsed bridge in Minneapolis.

Ben DeMeyer (DEE-my-er) has more from Jefferson City.

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OutCue: SOC The 11 Missouri bridges similar to the one that collapsed in Minneapolis several weeks ago will not take precedence in MoDOT's upcoming bridge improvement project. Ken Warbritton, the project director for MoDOT's bridge improvement program, says he's not sure that any of the 11 bridges are on the list to be improved. He also says all bridges inspected will meet higher standards than the Minneapolis bridge.
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Description: I don't know what the standards were in place at that time, but I know we're using current standards.

Missouri currently has the fourth highest number of deficient bridges in the country. From the state capitol, I'm Ben DeMeyer.
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