A new Francis Scott Key Bridge would be cable-stayed, have support piers far from each another to reduce the risk of shipping accidents and serve as a “symbol of renaissance” for Baltimore, according ...

In downtown Batavia, Illinois, a simple message, 12 feet high, is etched in permanent, illuminated steel against the sky: “PEACE ON EARTH.” Reflecting in the waters of the Fox River, the display is a ...

Almost from the moment of its collapse, the I-35W bridge took on a symbolic meaning larger than the tragedy itself. It was first seen as an alarm going off, alerting Americans to the decrepit shape of ...

Robert and Kristian Hayes and their 6-year-old son, Gage, of Maryland view the wreckage of the bridge in early April. (André Chung/for The Washington Post) In Dundalk, Md., residents grapple with the ...

After years of planning, construction and anticipation, the new Harbor Bridge is finally a reality and city leaders said it’s more than just a structure. They describe the bridge as a symbol of ...

Sen. Charles Schumer wants a "signature" bridge, which is not necessary (Another voice, Dec. 7). He calls the Peace Bridge a symbol. It is more than a symbol. It performs a physical function. Limit ...

Construction to replace Louisiana's most notorious bridge on Interstate 10 could finally begin this year, ultimately clearing a national chokepoint for cross-country commerce. Republican Gov. Jeff ...