Update: 27 Boston Bridges Structurally Similar to MN's

fear-turtle.jpgAccording to the Associated Press, Gov. Deval Patrick called for a review of local bridge inspection records today. It turns out that Massachusetts has 27 steel truss bridges similar in design to the one that collapsed in Minnesota, but none is considered in danger of collapsing.

WBZ news posted a Mass Mass Highway Dept. spreadsheet which lists 23 bridge rehab/replacement projects that are in design, under construction or recently completed.

Gov. Patrick says he plans to ramp up the Commonwealth's transportation infrastructure investment.

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