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Awards PresentationAASHTO Bridge CommitteeSnowbird Resort May 23, 2006

NSBA / AISC

Prize Bridge Jury

John Fisher, Lehigh University Thomas Lulay, PBQDEdward Wasserman, TN DOTJerry Weigel, WA DOT

Major Span

Gateway Boulevard Bridge

Nashville, Tennessee

• Meets the navigational requirements with a graceful arch structure

• Elegant solution for bracing the two arches

• Not a fracture critical arch system, with end fixity provided at supports using post tensioned and grouted rods

Gateway Boulevard Bridge

Owner – Metropolitan Government Nashville and Davidson CountyRick Kirkpatrick

Designer - HNTBFabricator - PDM BridgeDetailer - Tensor Engineering

Long Span

Appalachian Corridor H over Clifford Hollow

Hardy County, West Virginia

• The overall structure benefited from the use of construction modifications to allow launching

• Enhanced time, safety and cost by using preassembly for launching

• Preserved pristine nature of a deep gorge

Appalachian Corridor D

Owner – West Virginia DOT Jim Shook

Designer - HDR Engineering Fabricator - Stupp BridgeDetailer - Stupp Bridge

Medium Span

Croton Dam Spillway Bridge

Cortlandt, New York

• Use of steel permitted rapid and safe construction

• Very clean aesthetic design accommodating the site

• Thoughtful attention to detailing and design recognized the importance of maintenance under difficult access

Croton Dam Spillway Bridge

Owner - New York City Department of Environmental Protection

Designer - Hardesty & Hanover Fabricator - High Steel Structures Detailer - Tensor Engineering

Short Span

Germantown Avenue Bridge

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Thoughful aesthetics that complimented the park setting with outstanding color scheme

• An innovative design that met the owners and users needs in a safe and rational manner

Germantown Avenue Bridge

Owner – City of Philadelphia Designer - URS Corporation Fabricator - High Steel Structures Detailer - High Steel Structures

Movable Span

Col. Patrick O’Rourke Bridge

Rochester, NY

• Good balance and aesthetic contininuity enhanced by the use of haunched fascia girders on the approach span to compliment the bascule span

• Clean appearance was enhanced by a carefully engineered counterweight hidden under the approach

• Attractive treatment of bascule span abutments

O’Rourke Bridge

Co – Owner(s) – Monroe County DOTNew York State DOT

George Christian

Designer - Bergmann Associates Fabricator - PDM BridgeDetailer - Tensor Engineering

Special Purpose

Liberty Bridge

Greenville, South Carolina

• Gossamer like appearance of the cable support systems and the curvilinear superstructure provided a practical, cost effective elegant solution

• System provides a futuristic appearance and pristine parkway addition

Liberty BridgeOwner – City of Greenville, SCDesigner - Rosales Gottemoeller StructuralEngineer – Schlaich Bergermann PartnersFabricator - Dave Steel Company

Reconstructed

Red Cliff Arch

Red Cliff, Colorado

• Methodical, well planned and engineered project insured historical needs were met

• A thorough and knowledgeable analysis allowed optimum use of the existing steel to meet current design requirements

• Thoughtful attention given to maintenance needs will allow an extended service life

Red Cliff Arch

Owner - Colorado Department of Transportation Mark Leonard

Designer - Colorado Department of TransportationFabricator - American Fabricators Detailer - American Fabricators

Special Award

Cooper River Bridge

Charleston, SC

• Use of steel superstructure greatly reduced inertia effects for seismic and wind

• Assisted in minimizing foundation problems for liquification

• Resulted in a landmark structure that has outstanding aesthetic appeal especially the cable and towers

Cooper River BridgeOwner – South Carolina Department of Transportation

Barry BowersDesigner(s) - Parsons Brinckerhoff / Buckland & TaylorFabricator(s) - High Steel Structures

- Carolina Steel Corporation- Augusta Steel & Iron

Detailer(s) - Tensor Engineering- Carolina Steel Corporation

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