// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌉 Bridge / Critical Crossing |
| Operator / Branch | Maryland Transportation Authority |
| Host County | Baltimore City MD |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 1 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 3 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on March 26 2024 when struck by a container ship killing 6 workers and closing the Port of Baltimore shipping channel for weeks. The collapse caused a national supply chain disruption. The replacement bridge is under construction with the shipping channel reopened. This event demonstrated the catastrophic consequences of bridge strikes on critical infrastructure.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Baltimore metro with 2.8 million residents. The 2024 collapse killed 6 workers and closed the Port of Baltimore causing national supply chain disruption. The event changed federal policy on bridge protection.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-695, I-95, Fort Avenue. Baltimore City Emergency Management coordinates shipping channel and bridge emergency protocols.