The Silver Bridge Collapse (1967): Engineering Failure and Lessons Learned

The Silver Bridge connected Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Gallipolis, Ohio. Its sudden collapse in 1967 transformed the way the United States inspected and maintained bridges.

During this webinar, we will trace the bridge’s history, examine the chain of engineering failures, and discuss the safety reforms that followed. The session is designed for a general audience; no engineering background is required.