Topics related to bridges and the utilities that pass through them.
When is a bridge more than a bridge? It’s when bridge designers and developers take what could have been a dull viaduct and turn it into a symbol that unites a community. The new Third Street Bridge in Dayton, Ohio, is having a major impact on the city and its people. It’s helping to move […] Read More
Fast, cost-effective, and long-lasting bridge repair. Who could ask for more? The United States is facing an unprecedented challenge when it comes to maintaining and rehabilitating its aging bridges. State agencies across the country are constantly on the lookout for innovative and cost-effective ways to extend the lifespans of their bridges. Even though Congress recently […] Read More
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and limited infrastructure spending, 2021 was a banner year for bridge and highway development and rehabilitation. Here are our top five projects across the U.S. for this year and why we think they’re best in class. Cline Avenue Bridge East Chicago, Indiana Cost: $160 million Length: 6,236 feet The Cline Avenue […] Read More
State and local governments across the United States are looking forward to finally receiving the infrastructure funding approved by Congress in late 2021. It will make a big difference when it comes to repairing and replacing aging bridges, roads and other infrastructure. Unfortunately, the influx of cash won’t fix everything. Much of the new infrastructure […] Read More
The United States is experiencing a level of inflation not seen in 30 years. The increase in prices is caused, in part, by supply chain issues. Things that consumers want are simply not available. In many cases, the products may exist, they just can’t get to consumers because of transportation problems. This causes prices for […] Read More
America’s aging bridges are under pressure—from decades of wear, limited funding, and rising public safety concerns. Bridge inspections aren’t just a regulatory requirement anymore; they’re a lifeline for communities and the crews working to keep them safe. At BridgeMasters, Inc., we work side by side with inspection teams every day, delivering bridge inspection equipment that […] Read More
“Bridge-spiration” proves what humans are capable of. During the current global health crisis, few people are thinking big. It’s a time when most are worried about simply making it through the day. However, it’s important during times like these to think about what’s possible. That’s why we’re sharing our list of the world’s longest and […] Read More
What makes a bridge “historic”? Many people assume that they know a historic bridge when they see one. The Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, is one example because of the extraordinary civil rights events that took place on it in 1965. The Brooklyn Bridge is another because of its architectural grandeur, extraordinary setting, and […] Read More
The coronavirus pandemic is having a big impact on all aspects of the economy. Millions of people are unemployed. Business activity has slowed. State and local tax revenue is reduced, and governments are being forced to spend more on pandemic-related healthcare and prevention. Many people working in the bridge industry are now left with questions […] Read More
The recent Nanfang’ao bridge collapse in Taiwan, along with the closing of the Hammersmith bridge in London and the earlier failure of the Polcevera viaduct in Genoa, Italy, should be viewed as warning signs to officials in the United States. They represent what can happen when adequate funding for bridge maintenance and replacement efforts isn’t […] Read More
