A screenshot from Jürgen Henn's 10-minute compilation of all crashes on the 11foot8 bridge uploaded to YouTube between 2008 and 2016. (Photo: Jürgen Henn/11foot8.com) Truck drivers don't like to see ...
It's been a while since we've checked in with my favorite local celebrity, the ornery-but-fair Durham, NC bridge we all lovingly call the 11foot8 bridge. Unlike what most people think, the name does ...
In fairy tales and folklore, it’s a grumpy old troll who guards the bridge and tries to devour all who dare pass. In Durham, North Carolina, it’s the bridge itself. The South Gregson Street train ...
Truly, the infamous can opener bridge is North Carolina's greatest cultural contribution. While its sacrifices have slowed since it was raised eight inches by the cowards of Durham, it evidently isn't ...
Think the low-clearance warning signs on an infamous North Carolina bridge don't apply to you? If you're wrong, the world may be watching you on video. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a ...
There’s a 11’8” bridge in Durham, North Carolina that has a cult following across social media because of how many trucks have smashed into it over the years. Now, the name of the bridge may be a ...
The 11foot8 bridge in Durham, North Carolina has claimed yet another victim, namely a caravan being towed by a pickup truck. This particular incident happened on September 22 and was captured by a ...
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Durham bridge that was recently raised 8 inches was still low enough for a moving truck to be damaged when the driver attempted to pass under it. Video recorded by Jürgen Henn ...