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.
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Availability:
- Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1519687
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Authors:
- Faulkner, Wayne A
- Publication Date: 2007-2
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Print
- Features: Photos;
- Pagination: pp 67-71
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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