NTSB Calls for Safety Evaluations of 68 U.S. Bridges Following Baltimore Collapse

In the wake of the catastrophic 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling for immediate safety evaluations of 68 bridges across 19 states, including seven major structures in California. The move comes as part of the federal agency’s broader effort to prevent similar disasters involving large vessels colliding with critical infrastructure.

The Key Bridge collapsed in March 2024 after the containership Dali lost power and struck one of the bridge’s main support piers, killing six construction. . .