WASHINGTON – More than a third of Maryland bridges requiring replacement are located along the state’s Eastern Shore

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

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WASHINGTON – While an overwhelming majority of Maryland’s bridges are structurally sound, at least 229 require repairs or replacement, state records reveal

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

WASHINGTON – If driving over bridges makes you panic, you’re not alone

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

WASHINGTON – Bridges in Baltimore County are drawing more federal funds for repair and replacement than bridges in any other Maryland municipality, county and state officials said in recent interviews

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ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland GOP Senate-House Committee, an obscure political action committee, has become a muscular force in legislative campaign finance