State: ?Structurally deficient? does not mean unsafe

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A total of 410 of Maryland?s bridges have deteriorated to the point where they are structurally deficient, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Most are located in Washington, Prince George?s and Frederick counties. And the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is among 10 in Maryland slated for inspection — each is similar in design to the I-35W Bridge in Minnesota that collapsed Wednesday.

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