12. • Meets the navigational
requirements with a
graceful arch structure
• Elegant solution for
bracing the two arches
• Not a fracture critical
arch system, with end
fixity provided at
supports using post
tensioned and grouted
rods
13. Gateway Boulevard Bridge
Owner – Metropolitan Government Nashville
and Davidson County
Rick Kirkpatrick
Designer - HNTB
Fabricator - PDM Bridge
Detailer - Tensor Engineering
20. • The overall structure
benefited from the use
of construction
modifications to allow
launching
• Enhanced time, safety
and cost by using
preassembly for
launching
• Preserved pristine
nature of a deep gorge
21. Appalachian Corridor D
Owner – West Virginia DOT
Jim Shook
Designer - HDR Engineering
Fabricator - Stupp Bridge
Detailer - Stupp Bridge
31. • Use of steel permitted
rapid and safe
construction
• Very clean aesthetic
design accommodating
the site
• Thoughtful attention to
detailing and design
recognized the
importance of
maintenance under
difficult access
32. Croton Dam Spillway Bridge
Owner - New York City Department of
Environmental Protection
Designer - Hardesty & Hanover
Fabricator - High Steel Structures
Detailer - Tensor Engineering
39. • Thoughful aesthetics
that complimented the
park setting with
outstanding color
scheme
• An innovative design
that met the owners
and users needs in a
safe and rational
manner
40. Germantown Avenue Bridge
Owner – City of Philadelphia
Designer - URS Corporation
Fabricator - High Steel Structures
Detailer - High Steel Structures
48. • Good balance and
aesthetic contininuity
enhanced by the use of
haunched fascia girders
on the approach span to
compliment the bascule
span
• Clean appearance was
enhanced by a carefully
engineered
counterweight hidden
under the approach
• Attractive treatment of
bascule span abutments
49. O’Rourke Bridge
Co – Owner(s) – Monroe County DOT
New York State DOT
George Christian
Designer - Bergmann Associates
Fabricator - PDM Bridge
Detailer - Tensor Engineering
56. • Gossamer like
appearance of the
cable support systems
and the curvilinear
superstructure
provided a practical,
cost effective elegant
solution
• System provides a
futuristic appearance
and pristine parkway
addition
57. Liberty Bridge
Owner – City of Greenville, SC
Designer - Rosales Gottemoeller Structural
Engineer – Schlaich Bergermann Partners
Fabricator - Dave Steel Company
65. • Methodical, well planned
and engineered project
insured historical needs
were met
• A thorough and
knowledgeable analysis
allowed optimum use of
the existing steel to
meet current design
requirements
• Thoughtful attention
given to maintenance
needs will allow an
extended service life
66. Red Cliff Arch
Owner - Colorado Department of Transportation
Mark Leonard
Designer - Colorado Department of Transportation
Fabricator - American Fabricators
Detailer - American Fabricators
72. • Use of steel
superstructure greatly
reduced inertia effects
for seismic and wind
• Assisted in minimizing
foundation problems for
liquification
• Resulted in a landmark
structure that has
outstanding aesthetic
appeal especially the
cable and towers
73. Cooper River Bridge
Owner – South Carolina Department of Transportation
Barry Bowers
Designer(s) - Parsons Brinckerhoff / Buckland & Taylor
Fabricator(s) - High Steel Structures
- Carolina Steel Corporation
- Augusta Steel & Iron
Detailer(s) - Tensor Engineering
- Carolina Steel Corporation
74. prize bridge
competition
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL
NSBA / AISC