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Francis Scott Key Bridge
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Fourteen years in the making, the final link in the Baltimore beltway (I-695) was finally finished in 1977. Crossing the Patapsco River from Hawkins Point to Soller Point, the Francis Scott Key Bridge arches over the Baltimore Harbor, reaching the height of a 36-story building. On a clear day you can see as far as Towson. Its name reflects its proximity to where Key watched the bombardment of Ft. McHenry, a view that inspired the Star Spangled Banner. Its steelwork has no expansion joints, making it the 2nd longest continuous truss in the United States. It is maintained by the Maryland Transportation Authority.
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| Length: 1.6 miles Main Span: 1,200 ft, Height: 185 ft. Cost: $141 million |
The Francis Scott Key Bridge lies on the Baltimore Beltway between exit 44 and exit 1. It is the only bridge spanning the Harbor and can be seen from Ft. McHenry on clear day. |
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