1 in Every 13 Bridges in America is in ‘Poor’ Condition. Thousands Could Collapse from a Collision (Macro News for March 30, 2024 – April 5, 2024)

Recent data shows that 46,000 of the 617,000 bridges in the U.S. are in poor condition with 17,000 of those "at risk of collapse from a single hit." The situation came to the forefront after the Baltimore bridge collapsed in less than one minute after being hit by a 100,000 ton cargo ship on March 29, 2024. However, bridges are also susceptible to damage from hurricanes, earthquakes, and even extreme heat.