Days without a bridge failure: 
Temperatures in NYC have reached their highest point so far this year, with Central Park reading 95°F (35°C) yesterday. This will be the 5th straight day with temperatures above 90°F (32.2°C). New York City sees 15 days reach 90°F (32.2°C) per year on average.
Well pretty sure Giuliani was still mayor so my guess is every possible corner was cut
It’s a miracle that bridge didn’t end up a sphere.