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Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland

Three Houston-area bridges identified for vulnerabilities after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

The Houston-area bridges cited in an analysis by the National Transportation Safety Board are the Buffalo Bayou Toll Bridge, the Sidney Sherman Bridge and the Fred Hartman Bridge in Baytown.

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Maryland officials failed to assess vulnerability of Francis Scott Key Bridge before collapse, NTSB says

An assessment after last year's deadly accident found the Baltimore bridge's vulnerability was almost 30 times greater than the risk threshold, the NTSB said.

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

Maryland failed to assess the vulnerability of its Francis Scott Key Bridge long before it collapsed

Federal investigators say the Maryland Transportation Authority failed to complete a recommended vulnerability assessment that would have shown the Francis Scott Key Bridge was at significant risk of collapse from a ship strike long before its demise last year.

NTSB urgently recommends risk assesments on bridges

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NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse. See the full list.

Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges built before 1991 that don't have a "current vulnerability assessment" and need to be evaluated.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

NTSB urgently recommends risk assesments on bridges after 2024 Baltimore bridge collision

The NTSB said Baltimore officials who oversee the Francis Scott Key Bridge did not understand the bridge's vulnerability to collisions.

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 8h

5 Philly-area bridges should be evaluated for collapse risk, says NTSB

Almost a year after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed as a container ship slammed into it, the National Transportation Safety Board is urging the owners of 68 major bridges in 19 states to assess their vulnerability to such a disaster — including five in the Philadelphia region.

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Key Bridge investigation: Transportation authority says collapse ‘sole fault’ of ship owners following NTSB report

The Maryland Transportation Authority did not push back on the crux of the NTSB’s findings: It hadn’t conducted an evaluation ...

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Baltimore's new bridge replacement is designed to last 100 years

Following the tragic partial collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in early 2024 due to a container ship collision, a new plan has been put in place to build its replacement.

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Francis Scott Key Bridge

A third channel will open this month at Baltimore's port after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse two weeks ago, and Maryland's congressional delegation will sponsor legislation seeking ...

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U.S. Army of Engineers issues permit for reconstruction of Key Bridge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued its permit decisions which grant the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) permission to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on ...

NTSB says lack of 'vulnerability assessment' by Maryland officials preceded deadly Key Bridge collapse

The NTSB says the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could have been prevented with "vulnerability ...

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Key Bridge investigation: Maryland Transportation Authority says collapse ‘sole fault’ of ship owners following NTSB report

Hours after a critical report from the National Transportation Safety Board, state officials said the blame for the Francis ...

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Baltimore's Key Bridge Was at High Risk of Collapse Before Ship Strike-NTSB

During a media briefing, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy criticized Maryland leaders for not taking stronger preventive measures.

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Maryland officials should have known Key Bridge was vulnerable: NTSB

A top safety official said that state officials overseeing the bridge failed to conduct an assessment of its risk of collapse ...

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