The Story Behind the Internet's Most Famous Bridge Description:

On this episode of Our American Stories, in Durham, North Carolina, an ordinary railroad bridge has become one of the internet's most unlikely celebrities. Nicknamed the "11-foot-8 Can Opener," it has shredded the roofs off hundreds of trucks despite flashing lights, warning signs, and every effort to stop drivers from hitting it.Our own Jesse Edwards shares the remarkable story of the bridge, the YouTube channel that made it famous, and why people around the world can't stop watching trucks make the same mistake over and over again. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.