Jim Harkness
Chief engineer for the Maryland Transportation Authority, responsible for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and overseeing engineering, structural design, and monitoring plans for the new bridge.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 4min
The tech transforming Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge
Jim Harkness, chief engineer leading the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, oversees design, structural work, and monitoring plans. He discusses a higher, longer cable-stayed design. Sensors will provide near-real-time structural health data. Towers will include elevators and equipment for maintenance. The new bridge will handle heavier port loads and aims to open in late 2030.
Mar 26, 2026 • 4min
The tech transforming Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge
Jim Harkness, chief engineer overseeing the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, explains the high-tech rebuild. He discusses sensors and real-time structural monitoring. He covers elevator and access features in the 600-foot towers. He highlights design changes to handle heavier port traffic and how live data will guide maintenance and capacity decisions.
