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Operation Bridge Rescue Preview

Preview: Season 45 Episode 16 | 24s

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 | Rating: NR

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