USA

08 Dec 23

Historic bridge raised to prevent ice jams

Completed: a US$6.2 million project to raise a USA bridge by 1m.
21 Nov 23

Amtrak to start procurement for bridge replacement

Rail bridge replacement to alleviate bottleneck on busy North Eastern Corridor.
10 Nov 23

ABC for raising twins

Keeping the trains running during construction is the primary goal for a replacement moveable bridge project under way on one of the USA’s busiest rail routes, reports Jose María Sánchez de Muniáin
09 Nov 23

Federal funding for eleven rail bridge projects

USA railways get federal billions.
09 Nov 23

Contractors selected for earthquake-ready bridge

Joint venture to build new bridge designed to withstand seismic activity.
02 Nov 23

Cable-stayed pedestrian swing bridge is a first for the US

US$72.6 million bridge to replace narrow sidewalks on Ashley River road crossing.
26 Oct 23

National park calls for logjam mitigation for bridge replacement

A US national park plans to use logjams to improve channels after bridge works.
17 Oct 23

Lorry driver dies in bridge collapse as freight train derails

One dead as US rail bridge collapses on to highway.
16 Oct 23

Memorial Bridge's piers make a splash

Watch controlled explosion of old I-74 Bridge’s piers.
12 Oct 23

Call for US$1 billion for repair to through-arch bridge

Officials have turned to the US federal administration for bridge rehabilitation cash.
03 Oct 23

US$10 billion funding for large bridge projects

US president calls for funding applications for large bridge projects.
29 Sep 23

Swing bridge to close for turn cylinder install

Cylinder swap for unique rotating bridge.

27 Sep 23

County commissioners endorse US$301 million replacement bridge

Construction to begin in 2026 on Florida bridge with 75-year lifespan.
29 Aug 23

US$1 million grant to fund ultra-high-performance concrete trial

A trial of ultra-high-performance concrete could prolong life of United States bridge.
22 Aug 23

Time to repair or replace 222,000 USA bridges

USA transport economists from ARTBA find states slow to commit available funds to bridge repairs
16 Aug 23

Licking River bridge concepts unveiled

Four possible designs for Licking River bridge, Kentucky, USA.
15 Aug 23

City on a seismic fault seeks cash for lifeline bridge

Lottery funding for earthquake resilience of key Portland, Oregon, USA, bridge
31 Jul 23

Anti-collision project kicks off on US bridge

The US$93 million investement aims to safeguard Delaware Memorial Bridge
28 Jul 23

Design-build team revealed for Brent Spence Bridge

A contract worth US$3.1 billion has been awarded for the main section of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project in the USA.

26 Jul 23

Winning team picked for Calcasieu River Bridge

The preferred bidder has been chosen for the US$2.1 billion Calcasieu River Bridge public-private partnership (PPP) project in the USA.

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