For the Birds: Suspension Bridge Painting Demands Gentle Handling of Its Resident

A paint removal, recoating, deck replacement and seismic retrofitting of a suspension bridge in Oregon was made more complicated by the presence of an endangered Peregrine falcon who had nested on one of the piers. The project was determined necessary by the deterioration of the existing lead-based coating system and evidence of corrosion. The contractor was given a year to complete the project, to work around the falcon's nesting season, and when the coatings work began, the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Audubon Society removed the nest and eggs. Due to the removal of lead-based paint, a containment system was implemented, and air monitoring was conducted throughout the project.

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• Authors:
  • Huffman, Lori R
• Publication Date: 2006-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 27-29
• Serial:
  • Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings
  • Volume: 23
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Steel Structures Painting Council
  • ISSN: 8755-1985

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge decks; Bridge piers; Coatings; Contractors; Corrosion; Endangered species; Habitat; Lead based paint; Paint removal; Rehabilitation; Retrofitting; Seismicity; Suspension bridges
• Identifier Terms: Audubon Society; Oregon Department of Transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Air monitoring; Hazardous materials containment structures; Peregrine falcons; Recoating
• Geographic Terms: Portland (Oregon)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Environment; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01026584
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 3 2006 8:11AM