Rapid Bridge Construction in New Hampshire

This article describes a rapid bridge replacement project in Epping, New Hampshire. The project was the state's first site to incorporate fast-track construction methods. The goal was to develop a concept that could be used to replace a typical medium-span bridge using a spread footing, cantilever-style abutment substructure. The new structure consists of a 115-foot long adjacent box beam superstructure supported by an all precast concrete substructure. The precast concrete components allowed the project, which normally would have taken 4 to 6 months to construct, to be completed in just 8 days.

• Authors:
  • Whittemore, Mark D
  • Stamnas, Peter
• Publication Date: 2005-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 28-30
• Serial:
  • Bridges
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: ZweigWhite

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Box beams; Bridge construction; Bridge design; Bridge substructures; Bridge superstructures; Cantilever bridges; Case studies; Precast concrete; Structural members
• Uncontrolled Terms: Fast track construction
• Geographic Terms: New Hampshire
• 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: 01003814
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 16 2005 12:37PM