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The original design made the bridge difficult to maintain. Morandi encased the cables in concrete, so the corrosion could not be seen or repaired.

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But the state of disrepair and crumbling was easily visible well before the collapse.

http://www.global.vidostream.com/Europe/at-least-39-killed-in-italian-bridge-collapse-as-shocking-photos-from-before-tragedy-emerge-10880.html