USA

17 Apr 25

USA: replacement project quizzes travellers by postcard

Collecting data from the community to estimate toll income.
03 Apr 25

USA earthquake-ready project delayed by funding woes

Authorities remain committed to bridge that can withstand a major quake.
01 Apr 25

US researchers claim spray-on concrete breakthrough

A spray system could put UHPC within reach of USA bridge owners.

27 Mar 25

Infrastructure report card grades US bridges

Number of “fair” condition bridges exceeds “good” condition bridges.
27 Mar 25

US DOT awards US$5 million contract for seismic research

Earthquake engineering department gets new contract.
25 Mar 25

USA safety board calls for vessel strike risk checks on 68 bridges

NTSB calls on 30 bridge owners to assess bridges for vessel strike risk.
18 Mar 25

Manager contract awarded for Mississippi River bridge

Tennessee DOT selects construction manager for I-55 bridge replacement.
04 Mar 25

Design concept revealed for Francis Scott Key Bridge

US state governor honours workers killed in bridge collapse.
26 Feb 25

Buying decisions

With interest in non-traditional procurement methods appearing to be on the rise, Eve Boykova speaks with Marwan Nader about some of the alternatives that are now open to bridge owners and operators
11 Feb 25

Poor planning led to crane on barge striking US bridge

Accident report on $145,000 Mackinac Bridge strike.
06 Feb 25

Infrasense buys US bridge inspection specialists

Consulting firm adds to its non-destructive evaluation portfolio.
29 Jan 25

USA: state rail authority names contractors for bridge package

JV picked for two-track rail bridge plus separate foot and cycle crossing.
16 Jan 25

USA: US$24.6 million grant to replace bridge demolished in 2010

Bridgeport to get new crossing on site of moveable bridge closed in 1997 after substructure shift.
26 Dec 24

US rail body awards contracts for Sawtooth Bridges

Two JVs win contracts to work on replacement project involving complex rights of way.

23 Dec 24

Rail line lifting bridge to improve surge resilience

Contract awarded for replacement of crossing that is vulnerable to extreme weather.

19 Dec 24

USA transport agency gets fund for drone bridge surveys

MassDOT lands US$1 million to boost its UAS capability.
04 Dec 24

Californian city awards US$45.4 million contract for seismic retrofit

Extensive retrofit will improve seismic resilience and accessibility for active travel.
26 Nov 24

USA: city adopts US$11.3 million bridge plans

Public meeting moves forward project to replace a washed out crossing with illuminated attraction.
21 Nov 24

Tugboats ferry arch section down USA river

Arches destined for USA's busiest rail bridge ride back to Hackensack.

12 Nov 24

Second Arizona city crossing will relieve pressure on London Bridge

US$7 million contract awarded for Lake Havasu City second bridge project.

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