Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse Blamed on City's Inadequate Maintenance, Federal Investigators Say

federal investigators found that the collapse of the Forbes Avenue bridge in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022, was due to the city's failure to maintain and repair the structure. The NTSB criticized the city's negligence, which led to the corrosion of the bridge's steel legs and subsequent collapse. The collapse resulted in injuries but no fatalities. The city has since increased funding for bridge maintenance and repairs and has implemented new measures to address critical tasks identified in inspection reports. The collapse has sparked litigation, with multiple lawsuits filed by those injured in the incident.

Causes of Collapse

The collapse of the Forbes Avenue bridge was attributed to the city's failure to maintain and repair the structure, resulting in the corrosion of the steel legs.

City's Response and Litigation

Following the collapse, the city increased funding for bridge maintenance and repairs and implemented new measures to address critical tasks. Multiple lawsuits have been filed by those injured in the incident.