More than a dozen bridges in NY, NJ - including George Washington Bridge - must be checked for risk of collapse

The National Transit Safety Board (NTSB) has identified more than a dozen bridges in New York and New Jersey among 68 crossings requiring assessment for collapse risk due to vessel strikes. Following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, significant structures like the Brooklyn and George Washington bridges were flagged, as they were built before modern safety standards. The NTSB recommends thorough inspections and the development of risk-reduction plans for these bridges, as they are over navigable waters frequented by vessels, necessitating compliance with current safety protocols.

The NTSB identified 68 bridges across the US, including major New York and New Jersey crossings, that require inspections and risk reduction following recent bridge disasters.

In the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the NTSB's report highlights that several bridges were built before safety standards and are vulnerable to ship collisions.

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