Barge Crash in Galveston, Texas

A barge crashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, spilling oil into the water and closing the only road to a small neighboring island. No injuries reported. The bridge was already rated as 'Poor' and scheduled for replacement in 2025.

Barge Collision at Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston

A barge crashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, causing a section of the bridge, including railroad tracks, to fall onto the barge. Two crew members went overboard but were recovered. The incident caused an oil spill from the barge, shutting down the bridge and causing power outages at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Barge Crash at Fort Madison Bridge in Iowa

A large barge broke loose and crashed into the Fort Madison Bridge in Iowa, causing the bridge to be temporarily closed. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The barge was hauling corn and owned by Ingram Barge Company. The incident evokes memories of a tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore, but this incident had a relatively positive outcome.

Barge accident on Ohio River damaging bridges and marina

A pair of Pittsburgh-area bridges reopened after 26 barges broke loose down the Ohio River, damaging a marina. No hazardous materials were on board the barges. No injuries reported. Incident followed record-breaking rainfall.

Barge collision with bridge at Kerr Reservoir

A barge struck a bridge at Kerr Reservoir in Oklahoma but no injuries were reported. The bridge was closed for a few hours but later reopened to traffic.

Barge incident on Arkansas River bridge in Oklahoma

A barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, causing a temporary closure of a major highway. The incident led to the shutdown of US-59 south of Sallisaw at the Kerr Reservoir, but all lanes on the bridge later re-opened.