Bridge Over Troubled Water... and Ships
So, you want to know how tall the Baltimore bridge that fell was, huh? Well, let's dive into this towering tale of misfortune.
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A Bridge Too Far?
First off, let's get something straight: that bridge wasn't just tall, it was practically a skyscraper with a road on top. I mean, have you seen some of these bridges? They're basically the Eiffel Tower's less-photogenic, more traffic-jammed cousin.
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But alas, our bridge in question decided to take a plunge into the big blue. And by "plunge," I mean "get absolutely clobbered by a ship." Talk about a bad hair day.
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How Tall Was It, Really?
Now, to answer your burning question: the Francis Scott Key Bridge (that's its fancy name) was a whopping 185 feet tall. Which, let's be honest, is pretty darn tall. That's like a 20-story building, minus the elevators and the questionable coffee in the break room.
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Imagine standing at the bottom of that thing, looking up. You'd feel like a tiny ant trying to summit Mount Everest. Only, without the Sherpas, the oxygen tanks, or the existential crisis.
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A Bridge-Sized Disaster
The whole thing was a total disaster, by the way. Cars plunging into the water, traffic chaos, and a whole lot of "oh no" moments. But hey, at least it gave traffic reporters something to talk about for a week.
So, there you have it. The bridge was tall, the fall was hard, and now we all know a little bit more about bridge heights. Who knew civil engineering could be so dramatic?
How To... Bridge the Gap (of Knowledge)
- How to avoid being a bridge: Stay away from large bodies of water, especially if you're made of steel and concrete.
- How to become a bridge expert: Get a degree in civil engineering and prepare to spend a lot of time looking at blueprints.
- How to cross a bridge safely: Look both ways, wear a seatbelt, and maybe avoid the one that just got hit by a ship.
- How to build a bridge that won't fall: Hire a really good engineer. And maybe avoid naming it after a national anthem.
- How to cope with bridge anxiety: Deep breaths, counting sheep, and maybe a long detour.
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