The latest hit happened early Wednesday morning at the Houston Avenue Bridge. The bridge over I-10 has been hit at least seven times in the last 10 months, shutting down the freeway each time.
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When trucks that are too tall slam into bridges and overpasses, it can cause traffic tie-ups and congestion that impacts the entire city.

Houston Avenue bridge at I-10 hit by 18-wheeler
Bridge strikes like this create on average $200,000 to $300,000 worth of damage.
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