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Manitowoc 18000 Critical to Bridge Replacement Project

A Manitowoc 18000 is working on a bridge replacement project in Pennsylvania. The project involves completely replacing the Pohopoco Creek and Lehigh River Bridge structures on the Northeast Extension of I-476 in Carbon County, PA.

Article • August 10th, 2010

A Fast Track Bridge Repair

A Pennsylvania bridge gets a makeover with a latex modified concrete overlay.

Article • March 13th, 2010

Heavy Falsework Lowering Problem Solved on Bridge Project

C.C. Myers uses computer-controlled strand jacks to accurately lower large, heavy falsework from high arches for arch bridges.

Article • March 12th, 2010

Allen 4836B Bridge Deck Finisher

Allen's Bridge Deck Finisher concrete paver features all hydraulic controls and a dual-roller finishing carriage.

Press Release • December 2nd, 2009

Crane helps adrenaline junkies get their fix

My idea of excitement includes a canoe and a slow river, or cross-country skiing on flat terrain. Pretty much the exact opposite of excitement for people who partake in BASE jumping, a sport where people parachute off fixed objects. But just in case...

Blog • October 22nd, 2009

Hoover Bypass: North America's Largest Concrete Arch

Working in the construction industry, I see projects of all sizes -- from backyard patios to multi-story buildings. Recently I've been keeping an eye on a particular project that is just huge, and the imagery is out of this world (the image here is...

Blog • August 5th, 2009

Rude awakening

I-35W bridge collapse.

Article • September 18th, 2007

Another Wake-up Call to Infrastructure Deficiencies

Editor's Commentary

Article • September 17th, 2007

Realigning bridge approaches

Milling machines are generally used in pavement preservation projects to remove an old worn surface in preparation for a new hot mix asphalt overlay, but the Buffalo Creek Bridge project called for total removal to accommodate a roadway realignment.

Article • March 7th, 2007