What do we know about Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge?

A cargo ship is shown after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed Tuesday morning, after a container ship smashed into the structure, plunging cars into the water. It is a major traffic and transportation hub for the United States East Coast and the entry point to the Port of Baltimore.

Here's what we know about the Key Bridge: