Times of India · DistrictNews · 2026-09-01
In 2016, Arkansas tried to blow up a 93-year-old bridge; it simply wobbled back
An Arkansas bridge demolition failed unexpectedly on October 11, 2016. Explosives weakened the structure, but it did not collapse as planned. Crews then used barges and cables to bring down the aged structure. A new bridge was constructed and opened to traffic in March 2017. The unusual demolition became a memorable part of the bridge's history. The explosives went off as planned. The 93-year-old bridge, however, did not. In 2016, Arkansas tried to blow up a 93-year-old bridge; it simply wobbled back
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