Quality the Focus on New Race Street Bridge

This article describes a new replacement bridge and spillway that included context sensitive design and careful engineering in order for the waterway to continue to operate while construction took place. A single-span pre-stressed concrete structure replaced a structurally deficient bridge over the South Branch of the Rancocas Creek in New Jersey. Spillways were replaced with an ogee-shaped structure and retaining wall. The structure also incorporated a fish ladder that is opened in the spring and summer, to allow for the migration of river herring. A turning pool was needed to give fish a chance to rest while climbing the ladder. Historic preservation guidelines also had to be met, as did significant environmental requirements.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1519687
• Authors:
  • Faulkner, Wayne A
• Publication Date: 2007-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 67-71
• Serial:
  • Better Roads
  • Volume: 77
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: James Informational Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0006-0208
  • Serial URL: http://www.betterroads.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Box culverts; Bridge engineering; Context sensitive design; Environmental protection; Prestressed concrete bridges
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Environment; Highways; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01042926
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 23 2007 5:21PM