Semi strikes bridge on US 30, debris scattered, Cedar Rapids IA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a traffic incident on US 30 near Cedar Rapids, where a semi truck reportedly hauling a shed or similar large item struck a bridge. Screws and nails were scattered across the road and shoulder under the overpass. Responders noted no visible structural damage to the bridge.
Audio|Heard on: Linn County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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If you can just advise DOT,
00:02
majority of the debris is on the shoulder under the overpass.
00:07
However, there are a lot of screws and nails that are on the road and on the edge of the shoulder as well.
00:14
351-10-4[1]?
00:16
Go ahead. Two zero on 205.
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Go ahead.
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Can you grab the max height, that bridge where it signs over there?
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The 420, go ahead and see your reference.
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Do you want us to start commercial vehicle officer?
00:45
That one's not too terribly far away.
00:47
Pretty helpful.
00:50
Closest is going to be just south of U-Haul on US 30.
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3670.
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Go ahead.
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Start down to the Quape Star 21 and 80.
01:07
Reference a semi that was hauling,
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leave a shed or something that struck the bridge.
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10-4[1] out.
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Don't forget.
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Cedar Rapids and 255.
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I don't see any damage to the bridge itself.
01:26
10-4[1].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received / OK)
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Location mentioned:
US-30, Cedar Rapids, IA
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