Francis Scott Key Bridge (Baltimore)
The Francis Scott Key Bridge was a steel arch truss bridge spanning the lower Patapsco River in the outer Baltimore Harbor, connecting Route 695 between Baltimore and Dundalk, Maryland, United States.[2] The bridge was the outermost of three toll road crossings of Baltimore Harbor's two tunnels and one bridge.
Francis Scott Key Bridge | |
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.jpg) The former Francis Scott Key Bridge, viewed from Fort Armistead Park at Hawkins Point on the south shore of the outer Patapsco River – southeastern corner of Baltimore City (2015) | |
| Coordinates | 39°13′01″N 76°31′42″W / 39.21694°N 76.52833°W |
| Carries | 4 lanes of   I-695 |
| Crosses | Patapsco River |
| Locale | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Maintained by | Maryland Transportation Authority |
| ID number | 300000BCZ472010 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Steel arch-shaped truss bridge |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 8,636 feet (2,632.3 m; 1.6 mi) |
| Longest span | 1,200 feet (366 m) |
| Clearance above | 185 feet (56 m)[source?] |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1972[1] |
| Opened | March 23, 1977 |
| Destroyed | March 26, 2024 |
| Statistics | |
| Toll | Yes (before collapse) |
| Location | |
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Construction of the bridge began in 1972 and was completed in 1977, and opened to traffic on March 23, 1977.[3][1] It was one of the world's longest truss bridges. The main span of 1,200 feet (366 m), was the third longest truss bridge in the world.[3][1]
It was originally known as the Outer Harbor Crossing until it was renamed in 1976, while still under construction, and was also known as simply the Key Bridge or Beltway Bridge.[4]
The bridge was named for the American amateur poet Francis Scott Key (1779–1843), the author of the American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner".[4]
On March 26, 2024, at 01:27 EDT (05:27 UTC), the bridge's center span collapsed after the Singaporean container ship Dali collided with one of the bridge's pillars.[5][6] At least seven vehicles fell into the water.[7] Two people were recovered from the river, one person had no injuries while the other was in "very serious condition". Six members of a construction crew were working on the roadway when it collapsed are missing, presumed dead.[8] 2 bodies have been found.[9]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Francis Scott Key Bridge at Structurae
- ↑ Maryland State Highway Administration (2005). "Highway Location Reference: Baltimore City" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "World's Longest Bridge Spans" (PDF). Bridgeworld.net. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Harbor Bridge Named For Francis Scott Key". The Baltimore Sun. 1976-06-22. p. C5. Retrieved 2024-03-26 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large boat collision". WTOP News. 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ↑ "Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water". Associated Press. 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ↑ Wells, Ciara (March 26, 2024). "Part of Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large boat collision, vehicles submerged". WTOP. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Baltimore Key Bridge: Rescuers searching river after Baltimore bridge collapse". BBC News. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
(14:15 UTC) Six people are unaccounted for, officials tell reporters. This is down from a previous report of seven.
- ↑ "Baltimore Key bridge collapse live updates: Two bodies recovered, authorities say". AP News. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
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