Crane hits Brooklyn Bridge

Splits I-beam

A crane being transported by barge hit the Brooklyn Bridge and damaged an I-beam underneath.

The collision did not structural damage to the bridge, nor did it “impact the integrity” of the structure, according to sources cited by The New York Post.

Watch a video showing the damage.

About the Author

Rod Sutton

Sutton served as the editorial lead of Construction Equipment from 2001 through 2025. 

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