ANNAPOLIS, Md. — How structurally sound are the more than 50-year-old spans of the Bay Bridge? According to an inspection report obtained by WUSA9, pretty good. However, there are some significant issues with a part of the bridge meant to prevent collisions.
WUSA9 obtained a copy of the 2023 Safety inspection report through the Maryland Public Information Act. The Baltimore Sun had originally obtained a copy of the reports.
To interpret the findings we consulted with Allyn Kilsheimer, a D.C.-based structural engineer with more than 55 years of experience. Kilsheimer has done forensic structural investigations for everything from the Pentagon after 9/11 to the Surfside Condominium Complex collapse in Miami…