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The i-95 bridges were built in the early 1960s and are now more than 50 years old. the same vintage as the i-35 bridge that collapsed in minnesota back in 2007, killing 13 people and injuring 145. the antiquated skagit river bridge in washington state that collapsed last may after a truck hit one of the trusses was even older. and it's not just bridges. according to the american society of civil engineers, 32 percent of the major roads in america are now in poor condition and in need of major repairs.
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The I-95 Bridges Were Built In The

Ed Rendell
The i-95 bridges were built in the early 1960s and are now more than 50 years old. the same vintage as the i-35 bridge that collapsed in minnesota back in 2007, killing 13 people and injuring 145. the antiquated skagit river bridge in washington state that collapsed last may after a truck hit one of the trusses was even older. and it's not just bridges. according to the american society of civil engineers, 32 percent of the major roads in america are now in poor condition and in need of major repairs.
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