WASHINGTON – Irene Viti first touched a computer in high school, where she learned how to program it using punch cards
Maryland
Bridge Ratings Guide Funding and Repairs
WASHINGTON – The bridge rating system used in Maryland was established by the Federal Highway Administration following the fatal 1967 collapse of the Silver Bridge between Ohio and West Virginia
Eastern Shore’s Timber Bridges Need Replacement
WASHINGTON – More than a third of Maryland bridges requiring replacement are located along the state’s Eastern Shore
Maryland’s Most Traveled Bridges Absorbing the Traffic Shock
WASHINGTON – Every time a heavy truck drives over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the catwalk beneath the deck shivers from the impact
Inspectors Go To Great Lengths to Ensure Bridge Safety
WASHINGTON – Climbing over large spans, whacking them with hammers, listening for hollow sounds, and examining every foot for defects, Maryland’s bridge inspectors try to ensure what motorists may take for granted: safe bridges
Most Maryland Bridges Safe, But Hundreds Need Work
WASHINGTON – While an overwhelming majority of Maryland’s bridges are structurally sound, at least 229 require repairs or replacement, state records reveal
Several Western Maryland Bridges Slated For Replacement
WASHINGTON – Eleven bridges in four Western Maryland counties are rated by the state as structurally deficient and must be replaced or repaired, state records show
For Many, Fear of Crossing Bridges Alters Travel Plans, Lives
WASHINGTON – If driving over bridges makes you panic, you’re not alone