Big5er Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 The bridge was rated for 6 tons and the driver said she didn't know how many pounds that was. Looks like she didn't know how tall her truck was either. ARTICLE MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I think she just might of lost her privilege to earn a living by driving trucks! Glad she or her daughter weren't hurt, or drowned! Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 From a engineer-point-of-view.........just how many pounds of bridge is now loaded on the Volvo ? ? Drive on........(Bridge ahead.........feel'n lucky punk.....) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 From a "Darwin Award" point of view, She wins the prize. 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 From a technical point of view, metric tons or imperial tons? 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Honestly, it looks like the trailer hitting the structure caused it to fail. Probably not enough weight on the steer to do that. "Hey, let's give them a 6 week class & turn 'em loose!" 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 From a technical point of view, metric tons or imperial tons? If this was in the US, it would be the standard US ton of 2000 lb. But you also forgot to note long ton or short ton. The net result is you cannot cure stupid. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDR Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 There's metric tonnes also....lol Curt 2001 Freightliner Century, 500hp Series 60, Gen 2 autoshift, 3.42 singled rear locker. 2004 Keystone Sprinter 299RLS (TT) 2 & 4 Wheelers! 2013 Polaris Ranger 800 midsize LE Our motto "4 wheels move the body, 2 wheels move the soul!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I'm curious, if a person is at fault in an accident, and damages or destroys public property, aren't they usually liable for the cost of repairs? I'm thinking of guard rails, traffic lights and electric polls typically found along highway. But if one is liable for that I would assume they would be liable for the bridge. The article seemed to be saying that she might just be charged with a $135 fine. Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 "The net result is you cannot cure stupid." X2 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Wright Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 This is about 25 miles south of where I live. Pitiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 In defense of the driver, the sign posted is of a body job, not a tractor-trailer. Scrambling for an excuse. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OU812 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Another example of people operating a vehicle that they know very little about. But you know....if they can drive a BIG dully, they are road warrior....... Give them a shift handle now there are lost..... 40 ft;+ long and there out of control.......One has to drive for them to when out on the road...... OU812 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Metric ton, long ton, metric tonne.....aren't they all 2200 pounds? Heck I learned that in 6th grade, back in 1965. Paoli is about 100 miles west of me. Good motorcycle roads and nice wineries. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 When you're rig is right near 20 tons and a few inches too tall, it's more hand grenades than horseshoes. X3. Stupid is one thing duct tape can't fix. She "should" be liable. That's why most folks carry property damage liability insurance, and why most cities have codes and charters to the effect of "Any person moving any vehicle of excess weight or size on or over any street or other public right-of-way in the City is responsible for damage to pavement or other public improvement or property caused thereby." [16.70.680... just as an example] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 From a technical point of view, metric tons or imperial tons? If this was in the US, it would be the standard US ton of 2000 lb. But you also forgot to note long ton or short ton. There's metric tonnes also....lol Curt No matter which one you chose, 48,000 lbs of water PLUS the truck and trailer definitely exceeds 6 tons by..uh...add 2, carry 5...uh...well... a bunch. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 irrelevant post deleted. IPD. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 IPD. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 uh...add 2, carry 5...uh...well... a bunch. Um.. you CAN'T carry the 5 when it's raining, you are within 500 meters of a body of water, or it's been less than 3 hours since you ate a salted peanut. (some people never learn. ) I guess the poor girl wasn't the only one a bit confuseded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Well I'll play the driver point of view here. She was wrong very very wrong !!! in trying to cross that bridge, no excuse at all. But I do fill very sorry for her as everybody makes fun and not the correct word but trashes her. Guys its a very scary and panicking feeling when your a experienced driver not just a rookie and you realize your some place you shouldn't be and can't get turned around. I could tell you many story's about when I turned down wrong roads at night and literally just prayed I could find a way out with out causing any damage or having someone call my company to complain about me being an idiot. Try pulling double bottom dump trailers in the dark in badly marked sand and gravel pit to find your self at the end of a cliff ( they don't back up !!) I did in my rookie years. There's no way you guys can tell me you haven't gone into a new camp ground and not puckered up a bit. No I bet a lot until you had your truck parked. ( please dont let me make a fool of myself). How many times did you look at google earth to try and make a parking plan long before you get there? Most drivers do but stuff changes. Be great full here is a 23 yr old girl with what may have been her child at least trying to make a living. Not just another young a adult living off the government. Sorry for the rage guys but just looking at that brings back scared feelings all drivers get. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Agree with Charlie - said the guy who once had to unhook the pup wagon and back 5 axles of his loaded 7 axle A train 3 blocks and around a blind corner do a 14 point turn then back in the 3 blocks drag out a logging chain hook the pup to the lead then turn it around in its tracks then line up and hook up again. In the dark. Can't blame gps back in the day, one number written down wrong on the directions. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Well I'll play the driver point of view here. She was wrong very very wrong !!! in trying to cross that bridge, no excuse at all. But I do fill very sorry for her as everybody makes fun and not the correct word but trashes her. Guys its a very scary and panicking feeling when your a experienced driver not just a rookie and you realize your some place you shouldn't be and can't get turned around. I could tell you many story's about when I turned down wrong roads at night and literally just prayed I could find a way out with out causing any damage or having someone call my company to complain about me being an idiot. Try pulling double bottom dump trailers in the dark in badly marked sand and gravel pit to find your self at the end of a cliff ( they don't back up !!) I did in my rookie years. There's no way you guys can tell me you haven't gone into a new camp ground and not puckered up a bit. No I bet a lot until you had your truck parked. ( please dont let me make a fool of myself). How many times did you look at google earth to try and make a parking plan long before you get there? Most drivers do but stuff changes. Be great full here is a 23 yr old girl with what may have been her child at least trying to make a living. Not just another young a adult living off the government. Sorry for the rage guys but just looking at that brings back scared feelings all drivers get. Charlie X 2 Bronc Let you among us thats never turned down the wrong road cast the first glance into the mirror.........and mutter.........oh my goodness..... Drive on.........(Be careful.......you just might make the News.......Big-Time.....) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Dreamer Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 My son lives near there and is a tow truck operator. He found out about this wreck while he was up here in MN for Xmas and he was glad he was because he didn't have a good feeling about getting that truck out without the rest of bridge going in the river. Glad the driver and the passenger got out unhurt. Driver made too many errors, first even thinking she should cross with a 6t weight limit. Next she was too tall and hit the bridge first. Then she admitted she couldn't back up or knew math, should have called the lawyer first. It is a good possibility the trucking company could be held liable for the cost to replace the bridge. Hope they both have good insurance. I think they should go after whoever gave her her CDL too or whatever school she went to to get it. Like others have said, at least she was trying to work. 2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch 2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you! Check out http://www.hhrvresource.com/ for much more info on HDT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Um.. you CAN'T carry the 5 when it's raining, you are within 500 meters of a body of water, or it's been less than 3 hours since you ate a salted peanut. (some people never learn. ) I guess the poor girl wasn't the only one a bit confuseded. Damn it! You are so right. I forgot the peanut exception in algebra. When they added letters to math I had a hard time, but the salted nut and water exemptions get me every time. My scientific calculator doesn't have the food group or weather buttons. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Damn it! You are so right. I forgot the peanut exception in algebra. When they added letters to math I had a hard time, but the salted nut and water exemptions get me every time. My scientific calculator doesn't have the food group or weather buttons. And you deny "silly?" KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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