How long did it take to repair the Bay Bridge in 1989?
How long did it take to repair the Bay Bridge in 1989? In the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, one section of the upper deck of the Bay Bridge's eastern span collapsed onto the lower deck. The bridge was closed for repairs for a month.
How many people died in the 1989 Bay Bridge collapse?
One person was killed when a portion of the upper deck of the Bay Bridge–which had been scheduled for a retrofitting the following week—collapsed onto the lower level.