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Officials Warn of Possible Flaw in Nation's Bridges

Federal authorities are warning that there may be a design flaw in bridges nationwide. The problem is not limited to bridges similar to the one that collapsed in Minneapolis. They're also warning about the extra weight put on a bridge during repairs.

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Jason Beaubien is NPR's Global Health and Development Correspondent on the Science Desk.
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