A recent NTSB report warns that six major Bay Area bridges may have an unknown risk level for collapse due to potential ship collisions. Among the bridges listed are the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and others, all built before current safety design guidelines were established. The recommendation for vulnerability assessments comes after the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which underscored the need for updated safety evaluations. Despite these warnings, the NTSB clarifies that elevated risk does not necessarily equate to an imminent collapse.
Bridges across the U.S., including six in the Bay Area, have an unknown risk for collapse due to ship collisions, prompting the NTSB to recommend vulnerability assessments.
Six Bay Area bridges, including the Golden Gate, have not undergone vulnerability assessments since they were built long before current safety guidelines were established.
The NTSB emphasized that not all identified bridges are in imminent danger, stating that elevated risk levels do not guarantee that collapses from vessel collisions will occur.
Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after a ship collision, the need for vulnerability assessments on these bridges has become critical.
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