No. 9 - Hastings Bridge Design-Build

Dec. 15, 2014

There are times when something special is needed to do

all the heavy lifting. The 3,300-ton structure was lifted

55 ft into place using 900-ton strand jacks mounted to

the top of the piers. To date, this marks the heaviest bridge

move in the U.S. The unique 545-ft-long free-standing

tied-arch main span includes trapezoidal variable depth

steel box arch ribs, post-tensioned concrete tie girders and

a redundant grid steel fl oor system. Project challenges

included working in a narrow section of the Mississippi

River and dealing with winter freeze-up, spring fl oods and

navigation traffi c.

Sponsored Recommendations

Our new Bridge Hanger animation demonstrates how fast and easy it is to install light, sturdy fiberglass conduit onto bridges.
Learn how Champion Flame Shield® Provides a Safe Solution in Fire Sensitive Applications
See how fiberglass conduit stacks up to the competition in crucial areas like weight, corrosion resistance and installation cost.
See how Champion Fiberglass compares to PVC, GRC and PVC-coated steel in installation.