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The State of Our Bridges

November 11, 2011

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Our exclusive annual research into bridge conditions in the United States.

Better Bridges

August 02, 2011

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When a historical bridge in Maine had to be demolished and rebuilt, the question was how to do it and still preserve a landmark.

Better Bridges

August 02, 2011

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Cash-squeezed Michigan plans a new Detroit River crossing to Canada with ‘no risk’ to its weary taxpayers.

Better Bridges

May 08, 2011

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A sharp decline in bat numbers prompts Oregon’s Department of Transporation to build habitats into bridges.

Integral Abutment Bridges

February 27, 2011

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Better Bridges Integral Abutment Bridges A survey on the status of use, problems and costs associated with integral abutment bridges by Andreas Paraschos, P.E. and Amde M. Amde, ...

Better Bridges 2010 Bridge Inventory

November 01, 2010

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Our exclusive survey of bridge conditions in the United States.

Better Bridges

August 01, 2010

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A bridge project that started out under intense scrutiny in an environmentally- sensitive area is now being cheered and even has the locals putting their ...

Better Bridges: Arch artistry

May 01, 2010

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The Route 219 deck arch bridge over Cattaraugus Creek in New York used a complex tie system, a massive crane and a creative erection process.

Road Science

May 01, 2010

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"Smart" bridges are on the way for road agencies burdened with the responsibility of monitoring bridge conditions.

Tennessee’s Chickasaw Bridge: Rehabbed in one day instead of four

February 01, 2010

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Web-Exclusive Better Bridges coverage by John M. Simpson, P.E., Transpo Industries A successful slurry overlay project is the talk of Davidson County, Tennessee. The Chickasaw Bridge, spanning the ...
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