One construction worker was killed and 17 were injured during a suspension bridge collapse at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Dec. 19. Crews were working on a new 600-ft-long 40-ft-tall pedestrian bridge when portions of the structure collapsed at approximately 9 am. Concrete pours were under way at the time. Atlanta Fire Capt. Gregory Shinkle said that scaffolding being used during the pour collapsed, according to the Associated Press.
Hardin Construction of Atlanta is the general contractor on the project. Halvorson and Partners of Atlanta is the engineer of record. The bridge was scheduled to open in spring 2009. Representatives from Hardin and Halvorson and Partners were not available for comment.