NTSB determines gussets were cause of bridge collapse

The NTSB determined yesterday that gussets were the primary cause of the 35W bridge collapse in its preliminary report. They said that there was a flaw in the orginally design such that a inspection would not have discovered the problem. Gov. Pawlenty's office asked for the public and legislative leaders to withold judgement enlight of the news until the full report is released. He also ordered new bridge inspections as well based on the preliminary.