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What happens when bridges reach the ultimate level of disrepair? With almost four out of 10 of the nation’s bridges reaching the end of their design lives, it’s a question that’s being addressed more often. Check out these three examples of bridges that have aged out and the impact it has on the communities around […]
Older U.S. cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington are known for their landmark bridges. However, over the years, Bridge Masters has worked on a number of notable structures in newer cities in the western United States. Check out some of the more interesting, historic, and picturesque ones. Burnside Bridge – Portland, Oregon This […]
From large-scale bridge construction projects to epic weather events to major tax changes, 2017 was a big year for bridge developers and contractors. See how many of these stories from 2017 you remember. How many of them impacted your business in the past year? Wildfires damage California bridges One story about the record-breaking wildfires all […]
Over the last decade, lights on bridges have become a trend not only for traffic safety, but to enhance their architecture. This is especially wonderful during the holidays, a time when everything seems to sparkle just a little brighter. Lights are a great way to turn something utilitarian, like a bridge, into an asset that can […]
Thousands of years ago, pre-humans built the first bridge. It was a simple log or boulder placed over a small stream or ravine. It would have helped keep the feet of nomads dry while traveling from one location to another. Bridges have gotten much more complicated since then. That’s why we’ve compiled this glossary of […]
It’s the time of year when people face their fears of ghosts, goblins, haunted houses, and…long, tall, icy, high, rickety, foggy, stormy, wobbly, scary bridges. For many people, bridges cause fear and panic. There’s even a term for it: gephyrophobia. A related condition, acrophobia, is an extreme fear of heights, another issue people experience when […]
Hurricanes and other extreme weather events have topped the news lately. More and more bridges are being damaged or wiped out by floods from record-breaking storms. In this article, we’ll provide insights and ideas about what can be done to protect bridges from flood-related damage and destruction. How bridges are compromised by water Let’s start […]
Going green has become a fact of life. For decades, the world has been moving toward solutions that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. This has affected everything from the foods we eat to the vehicles we drive to how the power that runs our lives is generated. It has also significantly impacted how bridges and […]
Our industry is ever-changing and always exciting. Here’s some newsworthy updates in the infrastructure world. Innovative thinking Staying up to date with the news about what’s happening in the world of bridge design, engineering, and maintenance is a great way to keep ahead of your industry competition. Another is to stay abreast of what others […]
According to the National Association of Corrosion Engineers, there are more than 600,000 bridges in the United States. Approximately one-third of them were built using a significant amount of steel, including pipelines and other utility infrastructure components. Steel is one of the most common elements used here in the U.S. and all over the globe […]