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WEB3 days ago · Roads & Bridges reports on the road and bridge construction industry in North America with news, application-based features, and expert analysis that cover a range of topics including design, technology, maintenance, materials, and equipment for an audience of engineers, contractors, and government employees from municipalities to …
BRIDGE DESIGN: Truss with a twist - Roads and Bridges
WEBDec 6, 2012 · A three-span through truss configuration with flanking span-supported towers; Two 11-ft through lanes; Two 5-ft shoulders for bicyclists; Two 6-ft sidewalks inside the truss planes; and. Pedestrian overlooks at both. flanking spans. Archer-HNTB has until summer 2013 to open the new bridge, or the team faces a $25,000-a-day penalty.
The Bear Mountain Bridge at 100 - Roads and Bridges
WEBSep 5, 2023 · The Bear Mountain Bridge was the first vehicular crossing of the Hudson River south of Albany, followed by the opening of the Mid-Hudson Bridge in 1930 and the George Washington Bridge in 1932. The BMB was the longest suspended span in the world when it opened, with a main span of 1,632 feet. It was the first bridge to be built with a …
South Carolina DOT Announces Next Phases of ... - Roads and …
WEBFeb. 27, 2024. Widening to Interstates 20, 26, and 126 next to move forward. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) officials have laid out the next phases of construction on the Carolina Crossroads project, including advancing the interstate widening projects on Interstate 20 and the improvements to the Interstate 126 and ...
The engineering behind the Hoover Dam and its bypass
WEBOct 31, 2019 · The Hoover Dam Bypass is designed and constructed to last for more than 100 years. To accomplish this, the bridge was engineered to accommodate the normal expansion and contraction of concrete due to factors including temperature and weather changes, vehicular weight and movement. Watson Bowman Acme bridge expansion joints are integral part to ...
Florida's Sunshine Skyway Bridge | Roads and Bridges
WEBFeb. 1, 2024. Built in 1987, Florida's Sunshine Skyway Bridge is considered to be the Sunshine State's flagship bridge. The structure, characterized by its pair of long beam bridges in conjunction with a vibrant cable-stayed bridge, connects St. Petersburg, Florida to the town of Terra Ceia. Drivers on Route 19, as well as Interstate 275, are ...
Steadfast Bridges by CONTECH Bridge Solutions
WEBOct 8, 2011 · Steadfast vehicular truss bridges fit naturally and attractively in any environment as safe, durable and affordable structures. All Steadfast bridges are professionally designed by registered engineers and are Major Bridge Certified by the American Institute of Steel Construction for fabrication of steel bridges.
Webinars - Roads and Bridges
WEBOn-Demand: How Digital Twins and Digital Delivery Can Advance Bridge Rehabilitation and Repair Projects. Dec. 12, 2022. This webinar originally aired on March 23, 2022Over 45,000 bridges in the U.S. are in poor condition due to age, wear and tear, and environmental factors, requiring repair or ... Sponsored Content.
Caltrans unveils three-decade vision for future of transportation
WEBMar 4, 2021 · The California DOT (Caltrans) this week unveiled the California Transportation Plan (CTP) 2050, which details the state's long-range transportation vision and establishes a roadmap to improve mobility and accessibility in the state while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to transportation. "California’s transportation system connects 40 million residents to jobs, housing, vital ...
Work on Gordie Howe Bridge Moves Forward | Roads and Bridges
WEBMar 6, 2024 · Work on Gordie Howe Bridge Moves Forward. March 6, 2024. The bridge is expected to be completed in September 2025. On Tuesday, officials from the U.S. and Canada toured the site of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit. Construction began in fall 2018, and the opening timeline was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.