What's better than watching an explosion? Watching a controlled explosion. Jalopnik readers have ten amazing bridge, road, and assorted infrastructure demolition videos just for you.
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We can't say how much we love the idea that when a bridge or some other transportation structure is worn out, people get to blow it up. It's like the best present the engineering world can give us regular plebes.
Photo Credit: Fort Steuben Bridge Demolition
10.) Super Precise SH-28 Bridge Demolition, Oklahoma, 2013
Suggested By: Desu-San-Desu, Video Here
9.) A Single Section of the Hoan Bridge, Milwaukee, 2000
Suggested By: rabbit21787, Video Here
8.) It's Just A Big Building... With The Top Gear Hilux On It
Suggested By: MrGuy, Video Here
7.) The First Attempt At Blowing Two Medicine Bridge, East Glacier Park, Montana, 2013
Suggested By: For Sweden, Video Here
6.) Howard Street Bridge, Tyne Tunnel Demolition, Newcastle, UK, 2010
Suggested By: 6cyl, Video Here
5.) The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Destroying Itself
Suggested By: The Scrambler, Video Here
4.) M1 Motorway Bridge, Bedforshire UK, 2012
Suggested By: 6cyl, Video Here
3.) Jamestown Bridge, Rhode Island, 2006
Suggested By: nania, Video Here
2.) Vertical Shockwave From A Bridge Demolition
Suggested By: Desu-San-Desu, Video Here
1.) The Multi-Stage Demolition of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa Bay, Florida, 1993
Suggested By: My X-type is too a real Jaaaaaguar, Video Here