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We have not forgotten the lessons learned from the Loma Prieta earthquake, or that the clock is always ticking. When a 250-ton section of the upper deck of the East Span collapsed during the 7.1-magnitude earthquake, it was a wake-up call for the entire Bay Area, as the bridge closed temporarily for repairs. While the East Span quickly reopened within a month, critical questions lingered: how could the Bay Bridge—an important regional lifeline structure—be strengthened to withstand the next major earthquake? Should the bridge be rebuilt, repaired or both? bay bridge These were critical decisions to ensuring that the Bay Bridge would survive heavy seismic activity and provide access for emergency services and rebuilding efforts following a major earthquake. bay bridge The Chesapeake Bay Bridge (commonly known as the Bay Bridge) is a major dual-span bridge in the U.S. state of Maryland. Spanning the Chesapeake Bay, it connects the state's rural Eastern Shore region with the more urban Western Shore. The original span opened in 1952 and at the time, with a length of 4.3 miles (7 km), was the world's longest continuous over-water steel structure. The parallel span was added in 1973. The bridge is officially named the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge after William Preston Lane, Jr. who, as governor of Maryland, initiated its construction. bay bridge
