According to experts, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, constructed in 1977, did not incorporate fenders or protection cells, technologies that became common in the 1980s following similar accidents.So maybe the investigation will identify which political officials, over the years, blocked or voted against installing the protective fenders around the Key Bridge piers. (\sarc)
Experts estimate that implementing these necessary fenders on the bridge would have cost around $3 million. In contrast, the bridge's failure has led to an estimated loss of $15 million per day in economic activities, coupled with $1.5 million daily losses in state and local revenues, the Daily Mail report said.
The collapse has not only resulted in an estimated $15 million daily economic loss but also presumed casualties, with six men reported missing. The incident has highlighted the stark contrast between the potential prevention costs and the devastating consequences of inaction.
"According to experts, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, constructed in 1977, did not incorporate fenders or protection cells, technologies that became common in the 1980s following similar accidents."