Looks like they thought it would hold without the tower and suspension cables. They were wrong.
Time lapse of raising bridge......I did not realize it had the roof on...
If that had been built as a box beam it might have stayed up...
When they built I 70. thru Glenwood canyon they had massive box beams
“Looks like they thought it would hold without the tower and suspension cables. They were wrong.” But think of all the money they saved. There will be an incredible scramble to cover-up. This will be a black eye for affirmative action, kickbacks, substandard material and many other crimes.