Welcome to the Bridges Channel, a special section that provides the user an in-depth look at the bridge infrastructure market. This section offers several areas to explore: bridge-building product spotlights, article archives, related case studies, related video and product/supplier contact list. The bridge product spotlights contain information and photos of equipment relevant to the industry. The article library contains all stories related to bridges pulled from the rich archives of Roads & Bridges magazine and related supplement magazines.
Bridges
Many designers today choose stay-cable systems for medium- to long-span bridges due to their structural efficiency, durability and aesthetic appearance.
Both the harp and the...
When it comes to communing with nature in a beautiful setting, it’s tough to beat the Little Miami State and National Scenic River in Ohio.
Majestic sycamores, steep rocky...
With more than 600,000 bridges in the U.S., many of them closing in on or surpassing their original 50-year design lives, the need to ensure safety is at the forefront of...
In 2008, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed legislation that allowed for a historic $3 billion, eight-year Accelerated Bridge Program (ABP) to be implemented by the...
Crews completed the widening of the Huey P. Long Bridge near New Orleans on June 17, bringing the largest transportation construction project in Louisiana history to a close...
The new Bay Bridge should not wait for all the broken bolts to be seismically repaired before it is opened to traffic, the Contra Costa Times reported.
Two of the...
A Senate Appropriations panel, chaired by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), will hold a hearing this Thursday to examine the collapse of the I-5 bridge, which occurred May 23 just...
The opening of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge may be delayed for months, according the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
“We absolutely want to do what...
Products
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A horizontal outreach of 72 ft 5 in. and a working height of 86 ft makes the redesigned S-80 telescopic boom from Genie ideal for limited-access...
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A four-section boom highlights the RTC-8080, the newest of Link-Belt’s Series II cranes. The boom can extend from 41 ft up to 217 ft and does not...
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The GTH-844B telehandler replaces Genie’s 844 model. A Tier IV Interim engine was added, with the choice of a Deutz or Perkins model. The controls...
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Maintenance-minded features keep JLG’s 1932RS and 3248RS electric scissor lifts on the move, including a passive pothole protection system, an easy-...
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Gehl’s RS Series of telescopic handlers now features Tier IV-compliant engines in all eight models, complemented by either exhaust-gas recirculation...
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The Grove RT9150E is Manitowoc’s largest rough-terrain crane available, featuring a 197-ft main boom with patented Twin-Lock pinning technology for...
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The MHT 10225 is one of two new rough-terrain, heavy-capacity telescopic handlers from Manitou, featuring the world’s highest lift capacity of more...
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The UltraCab in the SCC8300 crawler crane from Sany America was created by Porsche Design Studios, with visibility, comfort and easy operation in...
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A no-dig solution to culvert lining and rehab challenges, Snap-Tite’s patented joint and installation system replaces failing culvert piping...
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The Redi-Rock Positive Connection (PC) System is a reinforced retaining wall system that features a 100% positive connection that is corrosion...
With a highly regarded reputation for model snow-and-ice control already established, the city of Beloit, Wis., outdid itself by implementing an...
In most ways, the resurfacing of the I-64/I-255 interchange near East St. Louis, Ill., was an ordinary—albeit big—project; it’s a large cloverleaf...
Transportation engineers across North America are bringing roundabouts back into their construction toolbox after they gained popularity in other...
For more than 70 years, nearly all pavers have utilized the free-floating, or self-leveling, screed to produce pavements with a level and smooth...
How to cut manhole raising costs by 81% and extend new pavement lifespan with adjustable manhole risers.
Holmes County in central Ohio wanted to increase safety and improve operations at an affordable price. The solution was MOTOTRBO digital radios with...
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When complete, the new Mississippi River Bridge will be the...
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Industry News
A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposal regarding “hours of service” for commercial motor-vehicle operators should include an...
The new long-range transportation plan for the Philadelphia area submitted by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission this week warns...
Crews completed the widening of the Huey P. Long Bridge near New Orleans on June 17, bringing the largest transportation construction project in...