Customer Success Manager at InnoDez. We offer MEP, Structural and Civil Engineering, and Design services for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Buildings.
Importance of Maintenance and Retrofit: Preventing Tragedies like the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse. In the early hours of Tuesday, March 26, 2024, tragedy struck Baltimore as the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the frigid waters of the Patapsco River. Six individuals, believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead. The cause? A 984-foot cargo ship that lost power and crashed into the bridge’s pillar, triggering the catastrophic event1. As structural engineers, we at InnoDez Design and Engineering recognize the critical importance of maintenance and retrofit in preventing such disasters. Let’s delve into the lessons we can learn from this unfortunate incident and explore how proactive measures can safeguard our infrastructure.
