In March 2024, a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland
Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, due to a container ship collision one year ago, a new study has revealed that numerous major bridges across the United States are alarmingly susceptible to similar devastating strikes. The analysis indicates that the cumulative risk is so significant that incidents of this nature could potentially happen every few years.
Modern engineering solutions, such as increasing the spacing between support piers and implementing advanced safety measures, can significantly mitigate the likelihood of ship collisions with vital infrastructure.
