Archive · 18 Nov 2025
NTSB to Investigate Maryland Bridge Collapse
A big bridge in Maryland fell down after a ship hit it.
The ship had some power problems before the crash.
Now, people are trying to figure out why it happened and how to fix it.
It's going to take a long time and cost a lot of money to rebuild the bridge.
A public hearing will be held to determine the cause of the March 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge
The bridge was struck by the cargo ship Dali, killing six people
Power outages on the Dali, including one before the crash, are a key focus of the investigation
The replacement bridge is now estimated to cost $4.3 billion to $5.2 billion and open in late 2030
The FBI has opened a criminal probe into the collapse
- Who
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Maryland Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and the FBI
- What
- Investigating the cause of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and rebuilding the bridge
- When
- March 2024 (collapse), April 2024 (FBI probe opened), late 2030 (expected reopening)
- Where
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Why
- To determine the cause of the bridge collapse and ensure safety in the future
Safety Advocates
Cost-Efficiency Advocates
Bridge Design
Safety Advocates
Prioritize safety and durability, even if it increases costs
Cost-Efficiency Advocates
Consider cost-efficiency and faster rebuilding to minimize disruption
- Bridge
- Francis Scott Key Bridge
- Cargo Ship
- Dali
- Deaths
- 6
- Expected Reopening
- Late 2030