Topics related to bridges and the utilities that pass through them.
Concerns about damaged and deteriorating bridges and the harm that they could cause to the people who cross them and their surrounding communities are top of mind for everyone working in the bridge industry today. Inadequate government funding to maintain the nation’s bridges and roads has left many in dangerous conditions. This has forced 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
