The cause of the rust? An excess of salt combined with harsh weather conditions on the bridge -- leading to the rapid deterioration. As a result, Jungwirth said the city is looking to replace each ...

The report determines the probable cause of the bridge's collapse on Jan. 28 was corrosion ... the development of a much-needed protective rust layer. The city failed to act on recommendations ...

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday after a cargo ship ... you know that our bridges are rusting out, you know that we have many, many bridges that have to be replaced and upgraded”.