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WEBSep 20, 2024 · 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 the state and federal level.
I-25 South Gap project in Colorado enters final year of construction
WEBSep 30, 2021 · The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) this week announced the I-25 South Gap project has entered its fourth and final year of highway construction.. The 18-mile I-25 South Gap project between Castle Rock and Monument will deliver a new express lane in each direction, wider shoulders, five new bridges, four new wildlife crossings, and improved technology, according to a press release.
Durability, long life are most important characteristics of a bridge
WEBApr 19, 2004 · Durability and long-life rate as the most important characteristic of a bridge-building material or system, according to bridge designers and engineers recently surveyed by Roads & Bridges and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). Reduced maintenance and reduced long-term or life-cycle costs was rated as No. 2 in importance.
TRAFFIC/TRANSIT: Illinois Tollway launches I-90 ... - Roads and …
WEBSept. 5, 2017. The agency partnered with Pace Bus Service to implement SmartRoad technology and a flex lane for transit on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The Illinois Tollway in partnership with Pace Bus Service activated the new I-90 SmartRoad in the northwest Chicago suburbs that provides real-time traffic and travel information to drivers ...
Recommended practices for the installation and ... - Roads and …
WEBJul 7, 2021 · By: Juan M. Morales, P.E. We all have seen lane closures. They are often a necessity for construction and maintenance operations, and may result in reduced capacity, inconvenience to drivers, and highway worker exposure. Workers are often in close proximity to traffic, sometimes unprotected.
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.
INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY | Roads and Bridges
WEBJul 1, 2001 · Bridge maintenance also has benefitted from innovations. For example, the use of epoxy-coated rebar to protect concrete bridges from corrosion has enabled highway agencies to extend the service life of these structures and reduce life-cycle costs. Pavement design breakthroughs The advances in bridge technology have …
Rhode Island breaks ground on road project in Warren to address ...
WEBAug 26, 2021 · The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) this week broke ground to start a pavement reclamation and reconstruction project for 2.6 miles along Birch Swamp Road and Schoolhouse Road in Warren.. As part of this $6 million project, RIDOT will also replace the existing culverts with three 10-ft x 10-ft box culverts at the request of the Town of Warren, according to a press release.
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.
Understanding AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specs for cast-in …
WEBSep 19, 2018 · By: Chris Gamache, P.E. The AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 8th Edition, was published in November 2017.One change that occurred since the 7th Edition is the reorganization of Section 5, which is the design of bridge and ancillary structures constructed from reinforced concrete.