Normal But Not Ordinary

This article describes a dual concrete bridge design in Arizona that allows the structure to pass over a six-lane arterial roadway and a waterway without skews in the structure. Underlining the importance of both water resources and surface transportation in the area, a brief history of transportation budgeting policy in Arizona is given, noting voter awareness and support of transportation solutions. The dual concrete bridge was funded through a tax program voted for by the community. The article discusses complicating factors in the bridge’s design, as well as solutions proposed by engineers. Aesthetics were also an important consideration, as was the detailed canal crossing concept. A unique straddle bent system and abutment usage is noted in detail, and the plan’s simplicity and attention to detail is described.

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• Authors:
  • Beck, N Dillon
  • Shiosaka, Daniel R
• Publication Date: 2008-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Illustrations; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 52-59
• Serial:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 78
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0885-7024
  • Serial URL: http://www.pubs.asce.org/ceonline/newce/html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bents; Bridge design; Concrete bridges; Skew bridges
• Identifier Terms: Central Arizona Project
• Geographic Terms: Phoenix Metropolitan Area
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01110043
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 2008 8:11AM