Seems possible.
Sucks when there are few options.
I’ve actually experienced that in a johnboat, trying to fish in the calm(er) water area of a land breeze. Soft bottom, kinda windy, anchor wouldn’t really grab. Same thing on a river with just modest current involved.
Apparently the ship’s crew did manage to radio the Port Authority (I would guess?) who then either directly or via the Transportation / Highway Dept. got the “Bridge Closed” signs “on” in time to stop ordinary traffic that would have gone onto the bridge. Very good work there. But the pothole repair crew was still on the bridge... :-(