ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A recent image circulating on social media has sparked concern over current conditions of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

The photograph in question shows apparent cracks forming in one of the bridge's pillars and support beams.

This, of course, creates flashbacks for many who witnessed the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after a container ship collided with it.

On Monday, the Maryland Transportation Authority tried calming those fears.

The agency said it was aware of images which depict a section of the westbound side of the bridge.

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"We want to reassure the public that both spans of the bridge are safe," MDTA said in a statement.

Officials say a bridge inspection was conducted as recently as yesterday.

"MDTA conducted an inspection of the p

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