The 2022 failure of the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pennsylvania has led to a national review of thousands of bridges made from uncoated weathering steel.

The NTSB wants the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to develop a process for making sure owners of bridges made with uncoated weathering steel perform needed maintenance and fixes.

Citing the 2022 Pittsburgh span failure, the National Transportation Safety Board says bridges made of uncoated weathering steel plate could face accelerated deterioration and potential collapse ...

The NTSB wants the Federal Highway Administration to develop a process for bridge owners nationwide to perform necessary follow-up actions on bridges with uncoated weathering steel components.

NTSB investigators found other Pennsylvania bridges with similar issues with drainage, debris accumulation and corrosion. The NTSB is now asking the Federal Highway Administration to develop a process ...

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The Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in January 2022 was not just a calamity for Pittsburgh. It was an alarm bell for every community with an uncoated, weathering, steel bridge like the one that fell ...

Walls consists of overlapping panels of weathering steel, a sturdy material that requires minimal maintenance – a key consideration given the bridge's location.

The NTSB said officials should make sure any problems identified in inspection reports are addressed for bridges made of uncoated weathering steel. The 447-foot-long Fern Hollow Bridge in ...