Abstract
Like most structures, bridges are designed for an array of loading conditions. Some loads are known or can be reasonably estimated with confidence (i.e., known-knowns, such as structure dead and vehicular traffic loads). And based on site conditions such as regional seismicity, scour-prone foundation sediments, or downdrag loading from settling foundation soils (i.e., known-unknowns), load conditions can be estimated, albeit with less certainty. But on occasion, a bridge can be affected by a load condition that no designer could have anticipated (i.e., unknown-unknown). This story is about such an occasion.
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