1. Accelerated Bridge Construction; Raising the Bar

2. ABC-PBES Technology Ben Sawyer Bridge, SC Epping Bridge, NH NEXT Beams
York River Bridge, York, ME
Rte 262/I-80 near Lincoln, NE
UHPC
SPMT Bridge Moves
Folded Plate Bridges
Mass DOT’s I-93 Fast 14 Project
Future Resources
Knowledge of ABC/PBES vision, mission, concepts & components
Understanding the reasons for using ABC/PBES
Understanding the major benefits of ABC/PBES
Understand the status of PBES deployment
Knowledge of ABC/PBES performance measures

3. Ben Sawyer Bridge Construction
Project Location
April 28, 2010 3

4. Temporary Access & Supports

5. Temporary Access & Supports

6. Approach Spans

7. Swing Span

8. Swing Span Pre-assembled at fabricators shop
Erected at Port of Charleston
All machinery installed at erection site
Control House erected and installed

9. Closure

10. Closure

11. Closure

12. Video – Ben Sawyer PCL-Part 1 (59 sec.)

13. Video – Ben Sawyer PCL-Part 2 (39 sec.)

14. Complete Bridge Element Prefabrication
New Hampshire Project
How fast can we build a bridge?
115-foot span
All components prefabricated
Precast cantilever abutments
Roadway open in 8 days
Time Lapse Video on YoutubeTM
Search “Epping Bridge Construction”
This is an example of a totally prefabricated bridge in Epping, NH.
New Hampshire Project
The State asked the question “How fast can we build a bridge?”
All components prefabricated
115-foot span
It had Precast cantilever abutments
Clock started after old bridge was removed, and the roadway open in 8 days
A Time Lapse Video is available on YoutubeTM, just Search for “Epping Bridge Construction”
All details used in this project are included in the manual, which can be found on the PBES website.

15. Accelerated Bridge Construction
using NEXT Beams

16. Development of the NEXT beam
High Level RR Platform Beam

17. Development of the NEXT beam
High Level RR Platform Beam

18. Development of the NEXT beam

19. Development of the NEXT F beam
4” Top Flange = Deck Form “F”
Depth 24” – 36” in 4” increments
Typical Span Range 50 – 85’
Width will vary 8’-0” – 12’-0”
Can accommodate curves (vary flange overhang on fascia)
Can accommodate multiple utilities
This beam was developed because prestressed is not consider for shallow bridges that have a lot of utilities. Butted Box Beams and Void Slabs do not work for this configuration. The committee is vary eager in finalizing the design for the new section. We are hoping to have it available for next year.

20. York River Bridge, York, Maine

21. York River Bridge, York, Maine
2-55’ spans &
5-80’ spans

22. York River Bridge, York, Maine

23. The Next Generation NEXT Beam
Committee is looking into a 4” top flange section with a 4” overpour
Reduces shipping weight
Reduces concrete placement
Reduces structure thickness
Does not change span length much
Lower DL stress, but higher LL Stress

24. Beam Connection Top flange is the bottom mat of deck
Need for full lap connection
Investigating UHPC

25. Conclusions NEXT Beams were developed by a multi-agency group
PCI
DOT’s
Producers
Consultants
Several different sections have been developed based on one form
Very cost effective section
Initial bid numbers show significant savings over conventional stringer systems
Applicable to ABC Projects
Typical Details are available at:

26. Rte 262 / I-80 near Lincoln, NE

27. Rte 262 / I-80 near Lincoln, NE

28. Rte 262 / I-80 near Lincoln, NE

29. Rte 262 / I-80 near Lincoln, NE

30. Rte 262 / I-80 near Lincoln, NE

31. UHPC p-Girder Why UHPC? High compressive strength High durability
Low permeability
Remove mild reinforcement
More efficient sections.

32. Building of bridge at TFHRC.

34. 2nd Generation UHPC p-Girder

35. 2nd Gen. p-Girder Bridge
Designed for elastic behavior
Transverse flexure frequently controls
Testing at TFHRC
Iowa DOT bridge
opened in Nov. 2008

36. Initial Deployments of UHPC in U.S. Highway System
Mars Hill Bridge - Wapello County, Iowa
Modified 42” deep I-girder, 110 foot simple span
Opened Spring 2006
Cat Point Creek Bridge – Richmond County, Virginia
Modified 45” deep I-girder, 81 foot simple span
Opened in November 2008
Jakway Park Bridge – Buchanan County, Iowa
Optimized p-girder
Opened in December 2008

37. U.S. UHPC Highway Bridges
Mars Hill Bridge
Wapello County, Iowa
U.S. UHPC Highway Bridges
Jakway Bridge
Buchanan County, Iowa
Cat Point Creek Bridge
Richmond County, Virginia

38. SPMT Bridge Moves Supported at ends during build
Lifted and moved supported away from ends

39. SPMT Resource Providers
Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
Fagioli, Inc.
Mammoet USA
NDF  (New Dafang Group)
Sarens Group

40. Bridge over I-15,
Pioneer Crossing, Utah

41. Bridge over I-15,
Pioneer Crossing, Utah

42. Bridge over I-15, Pioneer Crossing, Utah
Several hundred people watched the bridge span move.

43. Bridge over I-15,
Pioneer Crossing, Utah

44. Bridge over I-15, Pioneer Crossing, Utah

45. I-15 CORE PROJ Video West, Utah (1st. 43 sec.)

46. I-15 CORE PROJ Video East, Utah (2nd. 71 sec.)

47. Modular Steel Stringer/Girder Systems
Continuous spans without bolted splices
Simple span for DL, continuous for LL
Pre-topped beam units
single beams, double beams, box beams

48. Folded Plate Bridge Girder bent from single plate
Developed by Dr. Azizinamini
Spans up to 60 feet
Pre-topped composite deck
½” or 3/8” plate thickness
MassDOT is planning one

49. Deck Connections Pre-topped Modular Units Deck Connection options
Closure Pours
Headed Reinforcing
UHPC
PT?

50. I-93 Medford, MA Current Project
Bridge Deck/Superstructure Replacement

51. Project Facts Traffic Volume Approximately 180,000 vehicles per day
14 Bridges (7 Northbound and 7 Southbound)
All have four lanes and shoulders (some ramps)
All bridges carry I-93 over other features
1 span bridge: 1
2 span bridge: 1
3 span bridges: 10
4 span bridges: 2

52. Bridge Sites Valley Street Webster Street Salem Street WBN
Bridge Sites
Valley Street
Webster Street
Salem Street WB
Salem Street EB
Riverside Street
Mystic River
Route 16

53. Project Goals Replace the superstructures during the summer of 2011
Need to replace 14 bridges in 12 weeks
Full closure on weekends – 55 hours
Move traffic to one side using crossovers
No disruption to weekday rush hour traffic
Manage weekend traffic
Minimize use through outreach
Use long-haul detours for through traffic

54. Previous work
Virginia DOT
Richmond, VA

55. Construction Methods
Phase 1: Delivery of modules on a portion of the existing bridge

56. Construction Methods
Phase 2: Delivery of modules on a portion of the new bridge

57. Construction Methods
Monday Morning: 8 Lanes open to traffic

58. Project Status Design Build Project Short listed two teams
Teams given stipends
Best Value Selection
Bids just opened
Notice to proceed: February 1, 2011
First replacement: June 1, 2011

59. Mass DOT’s I-93 Fast 14 Proj Riverside Draft Animation Video (3 min.)

60. Mass DOT Innovative Technologies
Heavy Lifts/ABC
New technology
Bridge-in-a-Backpack
Folded Steel Plate
Next Beam
Aluminum Deck
Take advantage of
existing technologies
Inverset
Precast elements
Prefabricated composite elements
Segmental Construction
FRP Deck

61. Coming Soon! ABC Manual
Overview of ABC techniques & practices currently in use
App. A: Design Examples
App. B: Standard Products
App. C: Sample Construction
Specifications
App. D: Erection and
Transportation Equipment
Another resource that will be available by the end of 2010 is the FHWA-sponsored ABC Manual.
This manual will provide an overview of ABC techniques and practices currently in use around the country.
Appendices will include design examples and sample construction specifications.

62. Coming in 2011! SHRP2 R04 Final Report
Innovative Bridge Designs for Rapid Renewal
Objective:
To develop standardized approaches to designing, constructing & reusing (including future widening) complete bridge systems that address
rapid renewal needs and efficiently integrate modern construction equipment
Another resource coming in 2011 is the Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2) final report for Research Project R04, “Innovative Bridge Designs for Rapid Renewal.”
The project’s objective is to develop standardized approaches to designing, constructing , and reusing (including future widening) complete bridge systems that address rapid renewal needs and efficiently integrate modern construction equipment.

63. Questions? FHWA Contacts: PBES Innovation Team
Claude Napier, Team Lead
Louis Triandafilou, Structural Team Leader
FHWA Resource Center
Structures Technical Service Team
Website Link