Watch: NYS DEC Shows Just How Hard It Is to Hit This Upstate Bridge

Why Drivers Keep Hitting The Bridge Is Beyond Me

If you've ever watched a truck peel open like a sardine can after hitting a low bridge, you've probably asked yourself the same question: How did they not see all the warning signs?

The New York State Department of Transportation (not DEC!) recently shared a fast-paced, entertaining, and surprisingly informative video that uses the infamous Glenville bridge—better known as "The Can Opener"—to show drivers exactly what's in place to prevent a bridge strike.

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Bridge Strikes ARE Preventable!

The message is simple: Bridge strikes are 100% preventable.

The video walks viewers through every warning a driver receives before reaching the bridge. It starts with a clearance sign one mile before the bridge, followed by another a half-mile away.

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As drivers get closer, there are additional low-clearance warnings, the bridge height is posted multiple times, and there's even a designated truck turnaround area where over-height vehicles can safely pull over and avoid disaster.

Photo: NYS DEC Facebook

In other words, drivers are given every opportunity to avoid becoming the next viral bridge strike.

Whether you're behind the wheel of a commercial truck, moving van, RV, or any other tall vehicle, officials say it only takes a few seconds to know your vehicle's height and pay attention to the posted clearances.

It's a clever reminder that while the Glenville bridge has earned its "Can Opener" reputation, it doesn't have to claim its next victim.

Photo: NYS DEC Facebook

Check Out the Video Here