From the University at Buffalo Newsroom: Researchers are scheduled to employ a simulated quake to test a new bridge construction method. See a video clip of the accelerated bridge construction test unit under seismic loading.

World-renowned bridge engineer Jacques Combault, technical director of Finley Engineering Group, was recently inducted into the National Order of the Legion of Honour, the highest decoration in France, Finley said.

Friday, May 14, Friends of the Chicago River will hold a 90th birthday party for the Michigan Avenue Bridge, "the great double-leaf, double-deck trunnion bascule bridge that provides an essential link between the Loop and the North Michigan Avenue shopping district," Chicago Tribune’s Blair Kamin said.

From The Detroit News: Gov. Jennifer Granholm has announced that Canadian officials have offered to lend $550 million to Michigan to help build its portion of a new international bridge.