The removal of the wreckage of the Key Bridge is expected to be a complex and time-consuming process, as stated by the Commanding General of the US Army Corps of Engineers. It may take several days before the first piece of the massive wreckage can be cut and lifted out of the way. Over 1,100 engineers in Baltimore and across the country are meticulously studying the wreckage piece by piece to determine the best approach for its removal.
According to the General, the bridge consists of a massive steel truss structure spanning the channel, with potential containers and heavy debris located 50 feet below. The engineers are faced with the challenge of safely separating the twisted steel into manageable pieces before cranes can be deployed for removal.
