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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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The Baltimore Banner

A year after Key Bridge collapse: Ways to remember and reflect

Almost a year ago, while most of the city was sleeping, a deadly tragedy unfolded in Baltimore when the Dali cargo ship slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

15 hours ago

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The Derrick

How vulnerable is the Bay Bridge to a ship striking and collapsing it? NTSB, engineers want to know

BALTIMORE — It’s too late for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, but not for its longer and more heavily trafficked sibling span over the Chesapeake Bay.

16 hours ago·Oil City, United States

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Yeshiva World News

ARE BRIDGES SAFE? Report Identifies 6 New York City Bridges At Potential Risk Of Catastrophic Collapse

In the wake of the March 2024 catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has sounded the alarm on dozens of bridges nationwide that could be one vessel strike away from disaster—including six major bridges in New York City. The newly released NTSB report, prompted by the March 2024 tragedy, warns that these critical structures possess “unknown levels of risk” when it comes …

22 hours ago

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Staten Island Advance

2 Staten Island bridges, others in NYC among 68 flagged for collapse review by NTSB

Vulnerability assessment to determine collapse risk have been recommended by the safety agency.

1 day ago·Richmond County, United States

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The Victoria Advocate

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Louisiana says its moving to address bridges vulnerable to vessel strikes

A federal agency has determined 68 bridges nationwide, including eight in Louisiana, are vulnerable to vessel strikes that could have catastrophic consequences — and local officials might have no idea of the risk. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommends…

1 day ago

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