China Bridge Collapse - November 2025

In this video, I discuss the collapse of the Hongqi Bridge in western China that occurred on November 11, 2025 mere months following completion of the bridge construction.

Please help me fund future research and video production by donating at the link below:
https://buymeacoffee.com/caseyjonespe

Here is my free digital download of my guide to the biggest civil engineering disasters during the last 100 years.

https://ftandc.com/top-engineering-disasters-from-the-last-100-years

Here is my free digital download summarizing NASA Artemis program to return humans back to the moon.
https://ftandc.com/the-artemis-program

Affiliate Links: (I may receive a commission for a related sale)
Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese Empire
https://amzn.to/4lNS6Xn
Storm of Steel (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
https://amzn.to/40mrF3X
Neale Martin – Catastrophe Theory
https://amzn.to/3WuAN39
Skunkworks
https://amzn.to/4dnYu4q

Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgU-4V308a_7XVApOuCamg/join

Reuters Story on Bridge Collapse in China
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/bridge-partially-collapses-southwest-china-months-after-opening-2025-11-11/

Alerts On Youtube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZU6TU8nIQ8

Newsweek Story
https://www.newsweek.com/hongqi-bridge-in-china-collapses-months-after-construction-finished-11028950

This video contains excerpts from copyrighted material. The use of these excerpts is protected under the principle of 'fair use' in copyright law. The purpose of including these excerpts is for commentary, criticism, educational, or transformative purposes, and they have been used sparingly in relation to the overall content of this video. The original source material remains the property of its respective copyright holder(s), and this video is not intended to compete with or replace the original work. No copyright infringement is intended. If you have any concerns about the use of your copyrighted material in this video, please contact us through the provided contact information.


The use of the information set forth in this YouTube video is at the viewer's own risk. This information should be considered neither technical nor engineering advice. Users should consult with the relevant professionals for specific advice related to their situation.