May/June 2021

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Bridge Rescue
Deck rehabilitation on the Delaware Memorial Bridge gives a historic structure another half-century of service life
The U.S. faces an unprecedented challenge in maintaining and rehabilitating its aging transportation infrastructure. Agencies in every state are…
May 05, 2021
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Deck rehabilitation on the Delaware Memorial Bridge gives a historic structure another half-century of service life
Bridge Rescue
Deck rehabilitation on the Delaware Memorial Bridge gives a historic structure another half-century of service life
The U.S. faces an unprecedented challenge in maintaining and rehabilitating its aging transportation infrastructure. Agencies in every state are…
May 05, 2021
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Brian W. Budzynski
Editorial/Commentary
The idea of infrastructure is going to evolve and grow
Infrastructure—in both language and concept, in common understanding—has traditionally been associated with physical assets. And this is our…
May 05, 2021
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A study recommended using a remotely operated, sensor-equipped unmanned surface vessel (USV) to support the Michigan DOT’s bridge inspections.
A study recommended using a remotely operated, sensor-equipped unmanned surface vessel (USV) to support the Michigan DOT’s bridge inspections. All photos: Michigan DOT
Bridge Inspection
Michigan monitors bridge scour with an ASCE “Gamechanger”
Michigan wants all of its bridges to be on solid footing. In 2019, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) commissioned a study to look at…
May 05, 2021
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Tower cranes become unlikely heroes of downtown Minneapolis’ Third Avenue bridge project
Bridge Rescue
Tower cranes become unlikely heroes of downtown Minneapolis’ Third Avenue bridge project
The Third Avenue bridge connecting downtown Minneapolis to the city’s northeast side needed rehabilitation. Everyone agreed on that—but the bridge…
May 05, 2021
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Nevada’s second longest bridge takes center stage in Northwest Las Vegas
Bridge Construction
Nevada’s second longest bridge takes center stage in Northwest Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Strip is world-famous for its lavish eye-catching productions; however, another unlikely superstar is commanding the spotlight a few…
May 05, 2021
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Bridge pilings, such as those shown here, suffering from river scour are common throughout the U.S.
Bridge pilings, such as those shown here, suffering from river scour are common throughout the U.S.
Bridges
Fixing America’s Bridges on a Shoestring Budget
It’s no secret: America’s bridges are aging dramatically and need to be urgently maintained or completely replaced to prevent disruptions to…
May 05, 2021
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