A little bridge in Radnor Township has become a big problem for truck drivers.

At least 43 of them have struck the overpass – which is 10 feet, 10 inches high – in the past 10 years, resulting in traffic delays for motorists and headaches for police officers and elected officials, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

The bridge, over which SEPTA and Amtrak trains run, sits on King of Prussia Road between Radnor Chester Road and Matsonford Road. In the last two months, at least three trucks have gotten stuck there, which has local officials frustrated and seeking solutions.

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The stretch of King of Prussia Road leading up to the bridge is well-marked, with multiple signs indicating the bridge’s clearance. Trucks, however, continue to plow into the structure, often while following GPS shortcuts to I-76 or I-476.

The bridge strikes have caused damage to vehicles and/or the bridge, and nearly all the incidents have resulted in citations for the truck drivers. The overpass, however, is inspected by Amtrak engineers after each strike and remains stable.

One possible solution is an over-height vehicle detection (OHVD) system, which uses a laser sensor to send drivers a visual or audible warning that their truck won’t clear the bridge before they strike it.

Read more about the bridge in the Philadelphia Inquirer by clicking here.