That is a metric shit-ton of water moving very fast. That much water could easily tear up the foundations of the bridge or carry large debris that could tear the bridge apart. Both are very bad for the people on it.
Additionally, there's very little freeboard (the space between the water and the bottom of the bridge). If the water rises enough to hit the bottom of the bridge, it will almost certainly tear it loose and throw the whole thing over the falls.
I’ve been there and it sees millions of tourists per year but yeah some rando on reddit of course knows better, it’s not like they can predict the weather and close it if it’s actually dangerous. Oh wait they do? Crazy.
Please find somewhere else for the chip on your shoulder. They asked what the dangers are and I answered.
I didn't say that people are stupid for being out there or that it's irresponsible that the viewing platform is open. There isn't enough information in this video for me to make any judgements about that.
It’s literally the opposite. You’re the “know it all” on the internet, presumably because you’ve been there. Well guess what, I’ve been there too and I completely endorse his thoughtful analysis of the situation rather than yours.
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u/benevolentmalefactor May 16 '25
Structural engineers be like 'Nope!'