CBS 8 wanted to know more about the safety of the Coronado Bridge, and if there are any safety measures to prevent a disaster.
"It's such a unique set of circumstances and such a tragedy. No one can anticipate such things happening," said Harshda Prasad, president of the Structural Engineers Association of San Diego."We as engineers, our job has a lot to do with the safety of the public," said Nehemiah Mabry, a structural engineer.
"Referring to the diagonal parts of the metal and steel above and the arch is the shape. They're actually among the strongest free standing structures one could design," he said. "Impact from such a big ship is not something you typically design for. The Coronado Bridge, large ships aren't allowed to go under it. There are separate shipping channels for those types of ships," Prasad said."Caltrans prioritizes the safety of all Californians by ensuring our bridges meet rigorous and strict seismic and safety standards.
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