THE CONCRETE BRIDGE MAGAZINE FALL 2012 Delta Ponds Pedestrian Bridge Eugene, Oregon DART TRINITY RIVER BRIDGE www.aspirebridge.org Dallas, Texas WACKER DRIVE VIADUCT Chicago, Illinois MULLICA RIVER BRIDGE Atlantic and Burlington Counties, New Jersey RICH STREET BRIDGE Columbus, Ohio PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL BRIDGE New Haven, Connecticut BLACK CANYON ROAD BRIDGE San Diego County, California FOOTHILLS BRIDGE NO. 2 Blount County, Tennessee Permit No. 567 No. Permit U.S. Postage Paid Postage U.S. Presorted Standard Presorted Lebanon Junction, KY Lebanon Junction, CONGRATU LAT IONS O PENNSYLVANIA N O TUR The opening of this important PENING OU NP connection was celebrated with Y R NEW IKE an official Ribbon Cutting on BR CO IDG MMISSION "This bridge is carryingAugust 2, 2012. us Monongahela River BridgeE! Uniontown to Brownsville, – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett into the future." Pennsylvania This new 3022’ long concrete bridge consists of seven spans, including a 518’ main span, and was built over the Monongahela River, two active rail lines, and local roads while keeping traffic Rendering moving and protecting the environment. The bridge carries Route 43 with long arching spans and tall, sculpted piers for an elegant bridge connecting the mountainous landscape. The bridge was opened to traffic on July 16, 2012. Owner: Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Designer: FIGG Contractor: Walsh Creating Bridges As Art 1.800.358.3444 www.figgbridge.com ® CONTENTS 18 Features OBEC Consulting Engineers 6 Several key areas of expertise–with innovative designs in each–keep OBEC on successful track. DART Trinity River Bridge 14 A design-build, precast concrete, spliced-girder bridge solution. Wacker Drive Viaduct 18 Reconstructing Chicago’s prized artery. Mullica River Bridge 22 Widening of the Garden State Parkway. Rich Street Bridge 26 The Scioto River gets a ribbon for Columbus’s 200th birthday. Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge 30 Photo: Alfred Benesch and Company. Signature bridge replaces its aging namesake. Black Canyon Road Bridge 34 A functional solution in an environmentally sensitive area. 26 Foothills Bridge No. 2 38 Filling in the “missing link.” Departments Editorial 2 Concrete Calendar and Correction 4 Perspective–Uniform Service Life of Bridge Elements through Design and Preservation 10 CCC—Curved Spliced U-Girders 13 Aesthetics Commentary 33 Photo: Ohio Department of Transportation District 6. Accelerated Bridge Construction 43 FHWA—Dealing with ASR in Concrete Structures 46 34 State—Georgia 48 City—Grand Junction, Colorado 50 Safety and Serviceability 52 Concrete Connections 54 Annual Buyers Guide 58 AASHTO LRFD—Longitudinal Reinforcement to Resist Shear 60 Photo: OBEC. Photo: NV5 Inc. Advertisers Index AECOM ............................ 41 FIGG ................. Inside Front Cover PCI ............................. 51, 56 Bentley Systems Inc. ................. 25 Helser Industries .................... 25 Poseidon Barge Corp. ................ 37 Bridgescape ........................ 49 Holcim Cement ..................... 42 Safway ............................ 29 CABA ............................... 3 LARSA .............................. 5 Schwager Davis ..................... 55 D.S. Brown ............ Inside Back Cover Mi-Jack Products .................... 21 Transpo Industries, Inc. ............... 60 DSI/DYWIDAG Systems Intl-USA ....... 57 OBEC Consulting Engineers ........... 12 Williams Form Engineering Corp. ....... 55 Earthcam .......................... 57 Parsons Brinkerhoff ........... Back Cover ASPIRE, Fall 2012 | 1 EDITORIAL Hold It between the Ditches William Nickas, Editor-in-Chief American Segmental Bridge Institute Photo: PCI. s I began to pen this editorial, I reflected back on of delivering assets in a timely and economical manner. American Shotcrete Association Arecent conversations I’ve had with a number of There is movement in the research arena suggesting consulting bridge engineers and state bridge engineers. that weight is the critical factor in accelerating bridge Past engineering and construction trends are changing construction. Weight is just one factor but not the most and while small intermediate steps are comfortable for important factor in determining a material solution. some, bold ideas, innovation, and speed of delivery are Longevity, sustainability, site and environmental Epoxy Interest Group desirable by others. conditions, and costs likely have a greater effect in ASPIRE™ has and will continue to address both… determining the appropriate material solution. The the tried and true methods and the latest innovations turbulence created by the misinformation surrounding appearing in the marketplace for delivering quality the idea that the lightweight structural solution is the transportation assets. best solution is more of a distraction than an accelerated What is your business culture? What is the culture of the bridge construction methodology. Expanded Shale Clay and Slate Institute direct and indirect customers you serve? I’m reminded of Owners seek innovative solutions that not only meet the the old adage… “is this a push or pull technology”? Will demands of today’s users but are timely, sustainable, and your customer push you to change or will you help pull the supportable within current and projected operational and industry to improve and achieve more durable solutions maintenance budgets. that can be constructed faster and more economically. This Fall 2012 issue of ASPIRE once again strives to showcase concrete bridge projects unique to our industry. Portland Cement Association Past—The creators of this publication have provided The new section on ABC projects highlights delivery a unique, high quality platform to publish your profession- techniques or technology that can change the way you or al contributions and outstanding work to a vast and diverse someone else goes about developing a specific concrete audience. Your efforts and energy do not go unnoticed. bridge solution. Innovations and creative techniques take time to refine and develop into applications embraced by the broader en- Future—As a second-generation engineer, I have gineering community. Clear and concise communication picked up a few sayings and habits along the way that will, 200 West Adams Street 200 West Adams Street 200 West Adams Street and strong leadership allow these advancements and game on occasion, show up in this column. Consider yourself Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60606 Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60606 Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-786-0300 Phone: 312-786-0300 Phone: 312-786-0300 Fax: 312-621-1114 Fax: 312-621-1114 Fax: 312-621-1114 changing creative solutions to enter and benefit trans- forewarned! My father always told me to try and “Hold it www.pci.org www.pci.org www.pci.org portation system owners and users. The concrete industry between the ditches,” meaning avoid distractions and stay continuously supports efforts to improve and implement focused on the important things in front of you. In the technological advancements and this publication is one coming 2013 calendar year, the ASPIRE team will continue Post-Tensioning Institute tool to assist in telling your concrete story. to highlight the attributes of bridge projects and how these examples best utilize concrete’s resiliency and robust- Present—A variety of accelerated construction ness. Keep sending the team your ideas and creative solutions are gaining traction and we are observing concrete solutions and remember: innovative solutions in several states; all with the goal Hold it between the ditches. Silica Fume Association 200 West Adams Street I Suite 2100 I Chicago, IL 60606-5230 Log on NOW at www.aspirebridge.org and take the ASPIRE Reader Survey. 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