After Galloping Gertie collapsed in 1940, its twisted steel created a thriving underwater world. Now it’s at risk.
On Nov. 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed into the strait of Puget Sound. The jaw-dropping moment was captured in stunning detail on black and white video. See it for yourself and learn why ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. On November 7, 1940, the bridge spanning the Tacoma Narrows Strait of Puget Sound collapsed after moving dramatically up and down during high ...
It was supposed to be a modern marvel — sleek, strong, and a symbol of progress. Instead, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge became one of the most infamous engineering failures of all time. Just four months ...
History is littered with painful reminders of scaling laws that broke. A classic example is the collapse of the Tacoma ...
WSDOT will close two westbound lanes on Narrows Bridge for emergency repairs. Crews aim to fix an aging expansion joint near Tower 5 from Friday to Saturday. Limited funding delays long-term repair ...