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The 3 things needed right now to repair our nation’s bridges, according to 12 DOTs
The nation’s infrastructure system can be likened to an economic circulatory system – giving us freedom, opportunity and mobility—and this should not be taken for granted, said former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves during a recent infrastructure conference. “We should never undervalue the greatness and freedom our nation’s roads provide,” says Graves, now president and CEO […]
February 17, 2015
After the I-35 bridge collapse in 2007, the Minnesota DOT was able to streamline the environmental revenue process from years to months in order to expedite replacement.
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How Nevada maintains the lowest number of deficient bridges in the U.S.
Nevada has the lowest number of deficient bridges in the nation, according to recent Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data. The data show that the state has a mere 36 deficient bridges, while most other states maintain hundreds or thousands of deficient bridges. The only other state with less than 100 deficient bridges is Delaware, with […]
May 1, 2014
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How to move a bridge with dish soap
When cracks began to form in the Sellwood Bridge’s supports, engineers in Portland, Oregon were faced with an extreme challenge when it came to replacing the nearly century-old bridge: they had to move the whole thing at once. According to Popular Mechanics, the engineers wanted to slide the existing bridge over a bit to create […]
July 3, 2013
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House Democrats introduce $5.5 billion bill for bridge repairs
With the Interstate 5 bridge in Washington state still generating headlines nearly a month after its partial collapse, Democrats in the House of Representatives have introduced a bill that seeks to fund the repair of a great many U.S. bridges. According to a report from our sister site Better Roads, the Strengthen and Fortify Bridges […]
June 20, 2013
The temporary span of the partially collapsed Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River in Washington state has opened to traffic.
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70 bridges getting $130M in federal funds for repair, replacement
Seventy city and county projects across Washington state will receive a portion of $130 million in federal funds to repair or replace aging bridges, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The Washington State Department of Transportation selected projects that will replace, remove and/or repair aging, obsolete and structurally deficient bridges. The funding […]
November 30, 2012
Aeriel view of Washington State highway system Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
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