US-required bridge inspections don't test for ship strike. Then, one hit the Key Bridge

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge was inspected in May 2021, its railings and guardrails met modern standards. Its foundations were “stable” and didn’t show signs of erosion at the riverbed. Protection around its piers was “functioning.” It wasn’t, however, assessed for its ability to withstand a collision from a vessel.

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