Chesapeake 1,000 Crane Faces Challenge In Bridge Removal

A crane is seen near the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday, March 29, 2024 in Baltimore. A cargo ship rammed into the major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to collapse i

The Chesapeake 1,000, a powerful crane capable of lifting approximately 1,000 tons, faces a significant challenge in the form of a section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge weighing between 3,000 to 4,000 tons, as revealed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Friday.

Francis Scott Key Bridge section weighs 3,000-4,000 tons.

Chesapeake 1,000 crane can lift 1,000 tons.

Team must dismantle the truss into manageable sections.

To overcome this obstacle, the team responsible for the operation must carefully dismantle the truss into manageable sections. This process must be executed with a strong emphasis on safety, responsibility, and efficiency to ensure the successful removal of the bridge section from the water.