WESTPHALIA, Mo. (KMOX) -- No one was injured when a semi-truck trying to cross a bridge it was too big for... tried to cross that bridge.
We’re on scene of a one-lane bridge collapse on County Road 611, near Westphalia.No reported injuries. Bridge collapsed into Maries River as truck began crossing. Investigation ongoing. #OsageCounty--: Cpl. Holzschuh pic.twitter.com/kIOsijZoqw
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF)
August 17, 2020 Missouri Highway Patrol responded Monday afternoon to a one-lane bridge on County Road 611 over the Maries River in Westphalia, in Osage County. Police say the truck was carrying feed and, not including the weight of the truck and the trailer, was hauling 40,000 pounds.
#OsageCounty Update: Unit was carrying feed. Preliminary info indicates it had at least 40,000 lbs. in cargo, not including the weight of truck & trailer. Bridge is posted at 5 tons.*1 ton = 2,000 lbs. pic.twitter.com/nWhtHQFp3X
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF)
August 17, 2020 The posted weight limit on the Pentecostal Bridge was 5 tons. In other words, the truck was carrying more than 4 times the limit.
