Analysis of the Interstate 10 Twin Bridge's Collapse During Hurricane Katrina

Author

Genda Chen, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Emitt C Witt Iii
David J. Hoffman
Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Adam F. Sevi

Abstract

The Interstate 10 Twin Span Bridge over Lake Pontchartrain north of New Orleans, La., was rendered completely unusable by Hurricane Katrina. The cause of the collapse of the bridges generated great interest among hydrologists and structural engineers as well as among the general public. What made this case study even more important was the fact that two nearby bridges sustained the effects of the same storm surge and suffered only light damage. Lessons learned from this investigation are invaluable to maintaining the safety of many of the Nation's coastal and river-crossing bridges.

Recommended Citation

G. Chen et al., "Analysis of the Interstate 10 Twin Bridge's Collapse During Hurricane Katrina," US Geological Survey Circular, no. 1306, pp. 35 - 42, Geological Survey (U.S.), Jan 2007.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1067-084X

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2007 Geological Survey (U.S.), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2007