May 2019

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Brian W. Budzynski
Editorial/Commentary May 2019
There is some cause for optimism on the U.S. bridge front

This column published as "A New Bridge Forward" in May 2019 issue

State of the Bridges

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Bridges May 2019
State of the Bridges: Steady as It Goes

Our annual bridge survey shows doubt lingers as to funding, but that progress is being made on bridge quality and life

Figure 1 underlay concrete specimen

Figure 1. An underlay concrete specimen for the Double-L test showing a grooved interface.

Bridges May 2019
Evaluating best practices for placing concrete overlays on prestressed slab bridges

This feature published as "Bond ... Concrete Bond" in May 2019 issue

Florida’s Pensacola Bay signature bridge
Bridge Construction May 2019
Eastbound span of signature bridge crossing northwestern Florida’s Pensacola Bay will soon be open to traffic

This feature published as "Ready Span One" in May 2019 issue

Big Mac Bridge cable inspections

Inspectors devised rope access techniques to successfully inspect the cables on the Big Mac Bridge, which required arduous climbing.

Bridge Inspection May 2019
Comparative study of hands-on vs. UAS inspection techniques on Big Mac Bridge looks to aid maintenance and safety

This feature published as "Combined Access" in May 2019 issue

Cline Avenue Bridge East Chicago, Indiana
Bridge Construction May 2019
Construction of the new Cline Avenue Bridge over Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal, East Chicago, Ind.

This feature published as "Through a Narrow Slip" in May 2019 issue

New Champ Clark Bridge between Missouri and Illinois
Bridge Construction May 2019
Community sees immediate benefits as new Champ Clark Bridge nears completion

This feature published as "A New Champ" in May 2019 issue

Larry Caudle
Law May 2019
Accurate project documentation is both assurance and protection when it comes to claims

This column published as "Get It Right" in May 2019 issue

David Matthews
Roads Report May 2019
Making mom proud

Mothers do so much for us, and this is how we repay them

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