Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild

under construction

The Maryland Transportation Authority is rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River following its collapse in 2024. The new bridge will have two 12-foot lanes in each direction, 10-foot-wide outside shoulders, and 4-foot-wide inside shoulders, with a deck rising about 230 feet above the shipping channel. Demolition of the old bridge is underway, including removal of concrete decking and steel girders. A Test Pile Program is in progress with 12 test piles to be driven into the riverbed. Environmental protection measures such as an air bubble curtain system are in place to protect aquatic life. Community outreach efforts are ongoing to promote transparency and public involvement.