Extreme Weather Is Increasing Risk of Collapse for U.S. Bridges. (cover story)

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  • Author(s): DAVENPORT, CORAL
  • Source:
    New York Times. 9/4/2024, Vol. 173 Issue 60267, pA1-A12. 2p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      EXTREME weather; RAILROAD bridges
    • Abstract:
      The article reports on the increase in the risk of collapse for bridges in the U.S. due to extreme weather. Topics discussed include the acceleration in the disintegration of bridges due to increased flooding and extreme heat, the impact of troubled bridges on supply chains and the cost of goods, and government agencies, scientists and engineers' efforts to develop standards for building climate-resilient bridges.