Associated Press Finance
Key takeaways about the condition of US bridges and their role in the economy
The rapid collapse of a Baltimore bridge that was struck by large cargo ship highlighted the importance that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans. The drivers of more than 30,000 vehicles that crossed the bridge daily must find a new route around or over the Patapsco River. Here are some takeaways from an Associated Press analysis of the more than 621,000 roadway bridges that are more than 20 feet long and are listed in the federal government’s National Bridge Inventory.