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Is the IBR's New Bridge Actually More Dangerous?
Published 4 months, 1 week ago
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Engineer Bob Ortblad sent Washington and Oregon's state safety engineers a formal request for a professional opinion on IBR bridge safety — and received zero response. He argues the proposed Vancouver approach features a tight S-curve on a -3% north-facing grade prone to black ice, reversed ramp grades, and 50mph crosswind exposure seven months a year. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-interstate-bridge-replacement-programs-safety/ #IBR #InterstateBridge #Vancouver #Transportation #ClarkCounty #BridgeSafety #WashingtonState #Opinion
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