Bridge replacement
Bridge replacement
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I need to replace a deteriorated, single-lane, 45'span bridge used by coal trucks. Replacement needs to be completed quickly to minimize traffic interruption. What is the best choice considering project cost and down-time? I was considering pre-cast/pre-stressed concrete. Any suggested suppliers for southern WV?





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www.acrowusa.com
Ask for Mark Joosten or Scott Patterson
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Those truss bridges are marketed for their rapid constructibility (or to replace a cherished local historical bridge that just couldn't be saved; those trusses sure are cute). I don't know how they compare on a cost basis to beams (or flatbed railcars). There are a number of companies that make them. Besides ACROW, there's US Bridge in Cambridge, OH (http://www.usbridge.com/ ), Steadfast in Ft. Payne, AL (http://www.steadfastbridge.com/ ), and many other worthies with whom I have not yet had the pleasure of doing business (so don't take this as an endorsement of the above companies on the part of whoever it is you assume I work for).
Hg
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Continental Bridges.
Both of these are pre-fabricated metal truss bridges that can be designed to fit your application. Typically a local firm will do the coordination with the roadway and geotechnical work for the abutments. The rest is done by the bridge suppiers.
Look for them on the web.
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US bridge has fabricated many bridge that installed all over WV.
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OK OK! I for one liked your idea of the rolled steel beams. A 25mm thick steel plate on top and a traffic rail welded to the side and a 15m span bridge easily achieved. The only minor problem is that the beams will probably be suppplied in 12m lengths so joints required.
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Looks like I owe you an apology....didn't see that bridge manufacturer recomendation (2 no less) in your paragraph!
Sorry!
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Hg
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