1. Spans and Plans.
- Author
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Mastaglio, Linda
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FREIGHT & freightage , *CHEMICAL processes , *INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics) , *EXTREME weather , *PILES & pile driving , *BRIDGES , *IRON & steel bridges - Abstract
The article discusses various bridge projects happening across the United States. It highlights the announcement of over $5 billion in grants for the reconstruction, repair, and restoration of 13 nationally significant bridges, with a focus on resiliency and using American-made materials. The article also provides updates on specific bridge projects, such as the replacement of the Fairfield Avenue Bridge in Norwalk, Connecticut, the seismic retrofit of the Wohler Road Bridge in Santa Rosa, California, and the repair plan for the U.S. 50 Blue Mesa bridge in Colorado. Additionally, it mentions the use of steel in bridge construction and the revitalization of the Grand Canyon Skywalk with a high-performance coating system. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024