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WEB4 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 …
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 ...
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 …
The Past, Present, and Future of Concrete | Roads and Bridges
WEBJan 1, 2024 · The first known concrete pavement in the U.S. was built in 1893 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and is still in use at present. The 6-inch concrete was hand placed in two layers and grooved to provide traction for horses. Following this, concrete pavements were constructed using forms and hand placed concrete up …
Developing Pavement Management Systems | Roads and Bridges
WEBSep 5, 2023 · Review and Organize the Existing Pavement Inventory. The first step in developing a pavement management system for small to mid-size municipalities is reviewing and organizing the existing roads. This means collecting data on the size and location of pavement assets. This data can be developed on a …
Deck rehabilitation on the Delaware Memorial Bridge gives a …
WEBMay 5, 2021 · Time for a change. After 60 years of continued service, a deck condition assessment of the northbound bridge of the Delaware Memorial Bridge determined that a proper rehabilitation of the existing deck would significantly enhance the service life of …
Traffic Flow That’s Just Right | Roads and Bridges
WEBAug 14, 2023 · A nalyzing historical accident data al so plays a critical part of intersection design. Roundabouts should be considered at intersection s with a high volume of accident s or fatalit ies. Statistically, the most dangerous move in driving is a left-hand turn. Making a left-hand tu r n i n front of oncoming traffic is how the most serious crashes happen. A r oundabout eliminate s this turn.
Addressing the perennial plague of potholes | Roads and Bridges
WEBApr 5, 2022 · Addressing the perennial plague of potholes. This article published as "Prevention and Patching" in April 2022 issue. By: Dave Bergner, M.A., PWLF, CPWP and Mike Hale, P.E., PLS, M.S.C.E. Potholes are disruptive, damaging, and dangerous. Impact from a deep pothole can damage tires, wheels, …
Rachel Carson Bridge marries historic design with modern …
WEBFeb 2, 2022 · The Rachel Carson Bridge carries 9th Street over the Allegheny River, the 10th Street Bypass, and Three Rivers Heritage Trail in downtown Pittsburgh. The bridge is 995 ft long and consists of two multi-girder steel approach spans of approximately 75 ft and 60 ft in length and a three-span, self-anchored, steel eye-bar suspension bridge that is ...
Collaboration in Roadway Safety: Why Partnerships Between Public ...
WEBApr 16, 2020 · By: ATSSA. Collaboration is vital to the success of many industries, but it’s crucial in advancing roadway safety. Public agencies working together with industry leaders can improve infrastructure safety, benefiting all of society.