70-year-old steel bridge in New Mexico gets new lease on life
A study analyzed an old steel bridge in New Mexico to see if it can handle modern traffic. They used computer models to test different scenarios and found that the bridge can carry more weight than originally thought, especially in the steel parts. However, the way the bridge is modeled can affect the results. The bottom parts of the bridge are more important for its strength than the top parts. Overall, the bridge can handle the load, but it's crucial to model it accurately for accurate results.