They are not going just build the same bridge. The bridge while four lane, was just adequate and had no shoulders. Maryland will probably replace it with four lane cable stayed bridge. The space between the towers will be wider, and the bridge can be higher to allow more clearance for shipping.
Point taken.
Given the much improved tunneling capabilities in today’s engineering world, would a tunnel be better?
I am referring, of course, to the “Chunnel” between England and FRance.