• Date : 2009
  
• Author(s) : CULLEN Bob / HORSLEY John / McCARROLL Joel
• Domain(s) : Road Assets Management / Road Bridges
• PIARC Ref. : RR341-072
  
• Number of pages : 8
  

After the collapse of the Interstate 35W (I-35W) Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this article describes the American challenges when it comes to the design, construction, maintenance and safety of bridges. It also underlines the necessity of a national commitment to bridge investment for long-term success.