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Risk Of Key Bridge Collapse Was 30 Times Higher Than Normal: NTSB

  • The risk of catastrophic collapse from a vessel collision at the Key Bridge was almost 30 times greater than the threshold set by AASHTO for critical essential bridges.
  • The NTSB report clarified that it does not indicate that the 68 bridges are certain to collapse.
  • The Maryland Transportation Authority has not conducted a vulnerability assessment for the Key Bridge or the Chesapeake Bay Bridge as of October 2024.
  • Bridge owners should take immediate action to address the risks of catastrophic collapse due to vessel collisions.
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WBAL-TV broke the news in Baltimore, United States on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
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