Francis Scott Key Bridge
Definition
A continuous truss bridge that formerly spanned the Patapsco River and Baltimore Harbor in Maryland, USA, carrying Interstate 695 traffic until its collapse on March 26, 2024.
Named after Francis Scott Key, the author of 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' the bridge was a key transportation link for the Port of Baltimore before being struck by the container ship Dali, leading to six fatalities and ongoing reconstruction efforts.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge's unexpected swim turned Baltimore's morning rush into a masterclass in patience and detours.
Two years post-collapse, updates on the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild have commuters glued to their screens like it's the Super Bowl of infrastructure.
Francis Scott Key Bridge proved that even bridges penned by anthem writers can't dodge a freighter's plot twist.
In Baltimore lore, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse is the ultimate reminder to double-check your GPS before playing ship captain.