SHORT SPAN BRIDGE OPTIONS OFFER ECONOMICAL ANSWERS

The concern regarding short span bridge replacement is noted, and solutions are offered involving a variety of materials, usually engineered to meet a specific project site. These pre-engineered bridges are low-cost and easy to construct. Prefabricated bridges range from concrete box culverts to steel truss spans and offer an alternative to built-in-place bridges. The various aspects covered here include the following: Horseshoe Bridge, New York; Tension Arch rigid frame bridges; precast box sections; precast culvert arch solution in low-clearance installation; concrete box culvert; prefabricated steel concrete design with precast arch elements with cast-in-place footing; span units; multi-lane bridge; reusable components; panel bridges; and truss bridges.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/11660022
• Corporate Authors:

  Scranton Gillette Communications

  380 E Northwest Highway, Suite 200
  Des Planes, IL  United States  60016-2282
• Publication Date: 1989-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 33-38
• Serial:
  • Roads & Bridges
  • Volume: 27
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Scranton Gillette Communications
  • ISSN: 8750-9229
  • Serial URL: http://www.roadsbridges.com/rb/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Box culverts; Bridge design; Bridges; Precast concrete; Prefabricated structures; Structural design; Truss bridges
• Uncontrolled Terms: Panel bridges; Replacing; Short span bridges
• Old TRIS Terms: Low costs
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00490985
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 1990 12:00AM