accelerated bridge construction

West Virginia’s accelerated bridge program

The American Infrastructure

Shortening the Long Road for West Virginia Bridge Replacements

But convenience comes at a cost on the big bridge program

August 20, 2018

The West Virginia Parkway Authority’s bold 30-year accelerated bridge program is replacing 116 structures along the state’s 88-mile parkway

Construction Accidents

Lawsuit Claims Post-Tensioning Triggered Bridge Failure

An injured motorist's claim draws on visual evidence and NTSB statements

Richard Korman

March 23, 2018

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New theories may emerge that contest the causes of the tragedy

Tragedy at Florida International University

Before Collapse, Bridge Builders Dismissed Concerns About Cracks

What if any role cracks played in the structural failure remains unclear

Scott Judy

Richard Korman

March 18, 2018

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Among other unanswered questions is whether traffic controls should been used

Construction Accidents

NTSB Joins Probe of Fatal Florida Bridge Collapse

Six are known dead, with at least eight vehicles trapped beneath the rubble

Jim Parsons

March 15, 2018

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State and local officials said Friday that the cables supporting the deck of the pedestrian bridge at Florida International University near Miami were being tightened after a stress test when the bridge collapsed over traffic on March 15, killing at least six people.

Dual Projects Mark Pa. Turnpike’s ABC Debut

Accelerated bridge construction will be used on two bridges over the next two weeks

Jim Parsons

September 18, 2017

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is jumping into accelerated bridge construction (ABC) with both feet, tackling replacement projects scheduled at opposite ends of the Keystone State over the next two weeks.

Float-In of MassDOT Span Sails, But Delay Dispute Lingers

Johanna Knapschaefer

December 7, 2016

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The Massachusetts Dept. of Transportation and a contracting team are in discussions regarding fabrication issues that caused a two-year delay in the completion of a key crossing between Quincy and Weymouth.

Highway & Bridge Projects

Deep Creek Canyon Weekend Bridges Replacement Selected a Top 10 Finalist in National Awards Competition

February 11, 2016

The $2.75-million project reconstructed three deteriorating timber bridges built in the 1930s.

Innovation, Policy Baby Steps Cheered a Frustrated U.S. Transportation Industry in 2012

Aileen Cho

December 19, 2012

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The world didn’t come to an end in 2012, but at least the wait for the re-authorization of the federal transportation funding bill did.

Utah Continues Legacy of Pushing Bridge Innovation

Aileen Cho

September 19, 2012

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When the Utah Dept. of Transportation launched, in 2000, its $1.5-billion project to widen Interstate 15 through Salt Lake City, the agency opted for a delivery method called design-build, which was relatively rare at the time.