[GoreIsLove]

The Bay Bridge is the busiest bridge in the world. If it were to collapse, it would be very bad. More than half the people who work in downtown SF commute in from the East Bay. Four freeways merge into one to cross the bridge. It is the major entrance into the city from all points east.

[captain11]

The Bay Bridge is the busiest bridge in the world. If it were to collapse, it would be very bad. More than half the people who work in downtown SF commute in from the East Bay. Four freeways merge into one to cross the bridge. It is the major entrance into the city from all points east.

All true. However and fortunately, there are many mitigating factors that make it a poor target. First, there is good ferry transport between the Oakland and SF sides, and more capacity could be quickly brought online. The entire Blue & Gold and Red & White tourist boat lines could be temporarily pressed into service. Truck traffic could be forced south down the 880 and across the 237, and then only during non-commute hours. In fact, truck traffic should probably be routed that way anyway, given the circumstances. Much of the truck freight slack could be taken up by sending freight up the CalTrain tracks during non-commute hours. Might require some connector track, but manageable. Also, you can bet military based on Treasure and Yurba Buena Islands are watching both spans like a hawk.

The Bay Area is as resilient to adversity as any place in the country. What the scum will get by attacking bridges is a lot of capable, motivated, and p---ed off people.