THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BURTON BRIDGE

Burton Bridge spans the Saint John River about 14 miles (about 22 km) downstream from the city of Fredericton, N.B. The present structure was completed and opened to traffic in the autumn of 1972. The main span is an arch bridge with a center navigation span of 600 ft. (182.9 m), and an overall length of 1026.5 ft. (312.9 m), flanked on each side by three 124 ft. (38.1 m) approach spans. The total length of the bridge between the abutments is 5850.8 ft. (1784.5 m) and its greatest height above normal river level in summer is 185 ft. (543.9 m). Access to the bridge from the existing roads is accomplished by approach roads on new embankments. /RTAC/

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• Authors:
  • Malloy, R B
  • Davies, D J
• Publication Date: 1975-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 209-240
• Serial:
  • Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: National Research Council of Canada
  • ISSN: 0315-1468
  • Serial URL: http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/loi/cjce

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Access; Bridge design; Bridges; Construction; Height; Length; Structural design
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00131724
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 5 1976 12:00AM