Instagram · June 3, 2026
Bihar Bridge Collapse: Claims of Expansion Joints Debunked
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Run a Source-Backed CheckThe influencer states that those explaining expansion joints are being called out. They address commenters who claim there is a 5 or 6-inch gap, stating that the exposed rebar indicates damage, not an expansion joint. The reel shows a bridge built between Bettiah and Gopalganj over the Gandak river, constructed in 2016, which has allegedly been damaged within 10 years. The influencer then demonstrates what an expansion joint is, explaining that it typically has a 2 to 2.5-inch gap. However, they clarify that the damage to the pillars (three or four) is not an expansion joint.
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Bridge Construction and Damage The reel correctly identifies the bridge connecting Bettiah and Gopalganj over the Gandak river and its construction year of 2016. However, the claim that the bridge is damaged within 10 years is presented without supporting evidence from official reports or inspections, making it a point that requires further verification.
Expansion Joints vs. Damage The core of the reel's argument revolves around distinguishing between an expansion joint and actual damage.
The influencer asserts that the visible gap is not an expansion joint and that the damage to the pillars is separate. While they attempt to define an expansion joint with a specific gap size (2 to 2.5 inches), the visual evidence of the gap in the reel is not clearly delineated as either a standard expansion joint or damage.
This ambiguity makes the influencer's definitive statement about the nature of the gap debatable.