The Key Bridge: Baltimore's Not-So-Mighty Span
So, you want to know how long the Key Bridge in Baltimore is, huh? Well, buckle up, because this is going to be a wild ride.
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A Bridge Too Far?
Let's start with the basics. The Key Bridge, in all its former glory, was a whopping 2,632 meters long. That's like trying to walk from one end of a really long mall to the other, but without the promise of food court delights. It was the second longest bridge in the Baltimore area, which, let's be honest, isn't exactly a bragging point. I mean, it's like being the second tallest kid in a class of midgets - not exactly something to write home about.
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A Bridge and a Hard Place
Unfortunately, the Key Bridge had a rather dramatic end. In a classic case of "ship happens," it got a little too cozy with a container ship and decided to take a plunge. It's like that one friend who always ruins the party. Now, it's a pile of underwater rubble, a testament to the fact that even bridges can have bad days.
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The Ghost of Bridges Past
But fear not, Baltimore! Plans are in place to rebuild this iconic (or maybe just iconic-looking) bridge. So, while it might be a ghost of a bridge right now, it's set to rise from the watery grave in 2028. We can only hope it doesn't have a fear of heights this time around.
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Fun fact: The Key Bridge was named after Francis Scott Key, the guy who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner while watching the Battle of Fort McHenry. Talk about a patriotic bridge!
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How to Bridge the Gap (of Knowledge)
- How to feel old: Remember when the Key Bridge was actually a bridge?
- How to be a pessimist: Worry about the new bridge also collapsing.
- How to be optimistic: Look forward to the day when you can drive across the new Key Bridge without worrying about it turning into a submarine.
- How to be a traffic planner: Come up with alternative routes for the next few years.
- How to be patient: Wait for the new bridge to be built.
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