Unbelievable. Only days after being placed on the nation’s National Historic Register, the bridge was severely damaged by an over-size, over-weight truck. Hopefully, the damage was limited to the covering, which has been the case in previous run-ins with trucks that disregard all the signage.
Below is the article that appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Friday, June 29. (click here or on the newspaper below for the full article):
Below is the article that appeared in the Daily Herald on Friday, June 29. (click here or on the newspaper below for the full article):
Below is a picture taken shortly after the incident which shows the size and type of truck:
Below is a clip from ABC 7 that aired on August 24th (scroll further down for items that aired in the immediate aftermath of the accident):
Below is a clip from CBS Chicago’s evening newscast on Thursday, June 28:
Below is the article that appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Friday, June 29. (click here or on the newspaper below for the full article):
Below is the article that appeared in the Daily Herald on Friday, June 29. (click here or on the newspaper below for the full article):
Below is a picture taken shortly after the incident which shows the size and type of truck:
