US Launches Nationwide Bridge Safety Review After Baltimore Collapse

The Coast Guard and federal agencies are assessing risks to infrastructure following a deadly cargo ship collision.

A cargo ship collision with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March killed six people and caused significant damage.
The Coast Guard is convening a board of inquiry to evaluate risk management tools and propose safety measures.
Federal agencies have been urged to conduct immediate risk assessments on vulnerable bridges.
Maryland expects the bridge reconstruction to cost up to $1.9 billion and be completed by fall 2028.
Recent incidents involving barges highlight the ongoing risks to bridge safety across the country.