Dave Smith wrote:
> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>
>>
>> We are fine, The bridge is about 17 miles north of us. It is one Rob
>> crosses to go to the University and that I cross to visit my family
>> on that end of town. It's a f*cking catastrophe. Emergency crews
>> are performing like champs. Thanks for asking.
>
> Glad to hear that you and yours were not involved. I imagine that
> will mess up traffic in the area for a while.
>
> FWIW... I just took a look at the bridge on Goole Maps and the bridge
> looks a little funky. It seems to have a bit of a wow to the right
> (east) right about the middle of the river. I thought perhaps it was
> arched, but the shadow in the water looks straight.

It's not arched and it was pretty darned straight. John and I crossed that
bridge quite a bit last year when we were there doing an art show. He's
(and maybe me) supposed to be back up there in September for the Edina
show... he doesn't know about this disaster yet. Candles lit for the
families of those affected.

Jill