Topics related to bridges and the utilities that pass through them.
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 […]
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 […]
Certain bridges seem perfectly suited to their locations. Ever wonder why? It’s because design and engineering come together to create structures that are ideal for their settings. In this two-part series, we’re looking at the four most popular bridge types, how they work, the locations they’re ideal for, the benefits of each, and amazing examples […]
Many types of chemicals are used to melt ice and snow on bridges and roads. In this article, we’ll provide an overview of three of them, offering information about how they affect bridge and road infrastructure, along with their impact on vehicles and the environment. The three types we’ll look at are: Chloride-based deicers. Acetate-based […]
It’s true: Corrosion is one of the biggest controllable factors that can affect the structural integrity of bridges. Corrosion is the gradual chemical erosion of metal. Experts find that more than 95 percent of structural damage on bridges can be traced back to some form of corrosion. It’s a particularly big factor on the four […]
It’s extreme weather season. Last year saw record-breaking hurricanes in the southern and eastern United States and Puerto Rico, coupled with wildfires in the west and tornados in the midwest, followed by extraordinary winter weather across most of the country. People who manage bridges, and the contractors who serve them, know how important it is […]
It’s more likely than you think. Have you seen the recent Domino’s commercials asking people to recommend damaged roads in their communities that are in need of repair? Perhaps you’ve even noticed one of their branded road repair crews working in your community. The campaign is centered around the simple concept that potholes and other […]
From relatively small issues like bad weather, missed payments, or late deliveries to big problems like accidents on job sites or structural failures, people who do inspection, maintenance, and construction work on bridges face an extraordinary number of risks every day. Let’s take a look at the most common risks and the steps you can […]
Did your state make the list? According to a report released last year by the American Society of Civil Engineers, one out of every 11 bridges in the United States is rated structurally deficient. Federal guidelines define a structurally deficient bridge as one that has one or more critical components, such as the superstructure, substructure […]
Congestion pricing has become a big topic in the news lately because more commuters are being affected by it. However, most people who manage bridges and do construction and repair work on them aren’t aware that it could significantly impact them over the next few years as more metro areas begin using it. At a […]
