Scope of Work
Our scope of work consisted of different superstructure and substructure repairs to meet the current roadway and bridge design standards.
Initially, the team planned to repair 528 SF of concrete, but over time the scope increased to 2,846 SF. The stay cables were also repaired in 16 different locations by Freyssinet, in addition to 549 LF of cable taping. Other work involved replacing and realigning complex stay cable dampers and replacing 177 LF of finger joints.
Finalizing the project, we applied a concrete protective coating on the bridge’s deck (72,534 SF) and painted the steel structure (72,000 SF).
Key Success Factors
During the Veterans Memorial Bridge project, one of the significant challenges overcome involved the removal and installation of finger joints, a task executed by Freyssinet internally. This undertaking proved to be difficult, particularly due to the necessity of executing the work amidst live traffic on the bridge.
Additionally, the project posed the challenge of conducting repairs at considerable heights, with some repairs as high as 300 ft off the bridge deck.
Despite these challenges, Freyssinet demonstrated expertise and determination, successfully rehabilitating the bridge in October 2023.