NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse
Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges built before 1991 that don't have a "current vulnerability assessment" and need to be evaluated.
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Over the last year, the NTSB identified 68 bridges built before 1991 that don't have a "current vulnerability assessment" and need to be evaluated.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
Four workers who fell into the Patapsco River when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed are still missing and presumed to be dead
The Coast Guard says one such vessel suffered a malfunction on Friday night near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
The vessel later regained propulsion and was assisted by three towing vessels.
Local researchers are studying what a similar impact would mean for area bridges and shared their findings with CBS New York.
Local researchers are studying what a similar impact would mean for area bridges and shared their findings with CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after was struck by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning. After two days of searching for six missing people and finding the bodies of two, attention has turned to clearing the waterway.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
Video captured the moment a cargo ship struck a bridge support, sending sections of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge tumbling into the river below.
For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear, but help is available.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a simulator that helps prepare mariners for operating massive container ships.
Local officials are allaying concerns about our own infrastructure, as more ships may be diverted to New York and New Jersey to help with supply chain issues. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook covers transportation for us and used to work as a reporter in Baltimore.
Officials say the bridge collapsed overnight after being struck by a cargo ship. Get the latest on the investigation.
Officials say a cargo ship collided with the bridge, causing it to collapse and sending at least 20 people into the water.
Officials say it appears a large container ship struck the bridge, causing a portion to collapse and sending cars into the water.
Although authorities still haven't identified the driver of the tanker truck, police sources tell CBS News Philadelphia, human remains were recovered Monday morning.
I-95 is a main arterial roadway in the U.S. that goes north and south along the east coast. On average, 160,000 vehicles use the highway a day to go through the Philadelphia area.
