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Comprehensive searches through April 12, 2026, confirm no new major US bridge collapses or dam failures since late March. Positive developments include FHWA's April 3 announcement of over $700 million in bridge project funding and Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy's April 1 initiative for I-95 bridge rebuilding under the Trump administration. Ongoing dam safety discussions, such as the Oroville Dam advisory meeting on April 10, and prior ASCE WRDA priorities highlight proactive measures amid post-IIJA funding concerns.

Comprehensive searches through March 26, 2026, including web and X platforms, confirm no new major US bridge collapses, high-traffic emergency closures due to cracks, or escalations in structural deficiencies. Coverage is dominated by the two-year anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, with reports on ongoing rebuild progress and lingering economic impacts. Routine lane closures for repairs in areas like West Virginia continue, but no evidence supports claims of a widespread crisis.