Brooklyn Bridge Built in Record Time

This article describes how the new Belt Parkway Bridge in Brooklyn was completed in 261 days--29 days ahead of its fast-track timetable. Innovative precast concrete technology and close cooperation between all involved parties were credited with cutting the construction time. A total of 51 precast, prestressed composite concrete and steel superstructure bridge units were constructed, preassembled and stored at a plant 350 km away from the bridge site until needed. This method of construction decreased the project duration, reduced traffic in and out of the project site by half, minimized the chances of accidents, and eliminated dust, dirt and noise in the surrounding community. The bridge design and construction method should ensure high durability and a long service life.

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• Publication Date: 2005-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 51-52
• Serial:
  • World Highways/Routes du Monde
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Route One Publishing Limited
  • ISSN: 0964-4598
  • Serial URL: http://www.worldhighways.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge construction; Bridge design; Bridge superstructures; Case studies; Composite structures; Concrete bridges; Construction management; Cooperation; Highway bridges; Metal bridges; Precast concrete
• Identifier Terms: Belt Parkway Bridge
• Geographic Terms: Brooklyn (New York, New York)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01003824
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 3 2005 5:39PM