The Francis Scott Key Bridge opened in March 1977. Here are some key facts about the Baltimore bridge, which was hit early Tuesday morning and collapsed.
The bridge span was more than a mile long. This photo shows an outbound cargo ship passing under the bridge in 2018.The Francis Scott Key Bridge is the final link in I-695/Baltimore Beltway. It spanned the Patapsco River, a vital artery that along with the Port of Baltimore is a hub for shipping on the East Coast.The 948-foot vessel is called Dali. A ship by that name was headed through Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, as its final destination, according to Marine Traffic and Vessel Finder.
It spanned the Patapsco River, a vital artery that along with the Port of Baltimore is a hub for shipping on the East Coast.The 948-foot vessel is called Dali. A ship by that name was headed through Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, as its final destination, according to Marine Traffic and Vessel Finder.The bridge span was more than a mile long. This photo shows an outbound cargo ship passing under the bridge in 2018.The Francis Scott Key Bridge is the final link in I-695/Baltimore Beltway.
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