Operation Bridge Rescue
Season 45 Episode 16 | 53m 30s
Follow the race to rebuild the Old Blenheim Bridge in New York State, an icon of 19th century American engineering, destroyed by Hurricane Irene in 2011. Watch a team of elite craftsmen faithfully reproduce the massive, intricate wooden structure under grueling time pressure as flooding threatens their worksite.
Aired: 09/19/18
Expires: 03/31/20
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