The Baltimore Bridge: More Than Just a Bridge
Let's Talk Bridges
Who would have thought a bridge could be so dramatic, right? I mean, it's just a bunch of concrete and steel holding up a road, right? Wrong! Especially if you're talking about the Baltimore Bridge, or as the cool kids call it, the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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A Bridge with a Broken Heart (Literally)
This bridge has seen it all. From the day it opened in 1977, it’s been a workhorse, carrying millions of cars across the Patapsco River. But then, tragedy struck. In March 2024, a big, mean container ship decided it was tired of the bridge and gave it a good old-fashioned ramming. The bridge, being the dramatic diva it is, decided to make a grand exit, collapsing into the water. Talk about a bridge breakup!
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More Than Just a Pretty Face (or Steel Frame)
Okay, so the bridge is currently out of commission, but let's not forget its glory days. It was the second-longest bridge in the Baltimore area, stretching a whopping 8,636 feet. That's like walking from your couch to the fridge, but with more traffic and less snacks. It was also a crucial link in the Baltimore Beltway, so when it collapsed, it was like cutting off a major artery for the city.
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But hey, don’t worry! They’re planning to rebuild it. So, in a few years, we can all go back to complaining about the traffic on it.
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A Bridge and its Many Names
You might be wondering why it’s called the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Well, it’s named after the guy who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner. So, next time you’re singing along to the national anthem, remember to thank the bridge for inspiring the lyrics.
How to Bridge the Gap (of Knowledge)
- How to avoid traffic on the Baltimore Bridge: Well, since it's collapsed, it's pretty easy to avoid traffic. Just don't go there.
- How to become a bridge engineer: Get a degree in civil engineering and start building bridges. Or, you know, just watch a lot of construction shows.
- How to appreciate the beauty of a bridge: Look at it. Really look at it. Think about the engineering marvel that it is. And then, take a picture for Instagram.
- How to write a song about a bridge: Find a catchy tune, some rhyming words, and start singing about the bridge. Or, you know, just listen to "American Pie" and pretend it's about a bridge.
- How to cross the Patapsco River without a bridge: Get a boat. Or, you know, just wait for the new bridge to be built.
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