US bridges are at risk of catastrophic ship collisions every few years

Study Highlights Widespread Vulnerability of US Bridges to Ship Strikes

Approximately one year after the Baltimore bridge collapse, triggered by a container ship striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, a recent study has revealed that several other major bridges across the United States are unexpectedly susceptible to similar catastrophic ship strikes. The analysis indicates that the collective vulnerability is so considerable that comparable incidents could occur periodically in the coming years.

Factors in Bridge Susceptibility

Contemporary bridge design incorporates features to mitigate the likelihood of vessel impacts, such as increased spacing between support piers and the integration of…

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