Design/Build of I-35W Bridge Replacement

摘要

Construction is moving quickly in Minneapolis on the structure that will replace the bridge that carried I-35W over the Mississippi River. The technical challenges of locating a major Interstate bridge, accommodating ten lanes of traffic, with future accommodations for transit, in the heart of any major city, are many. In the case of the I-35W replacement bridge, there are numerous additional challenges compressed design and construction schedules, geometry, clearance, utilities, rail and pedestrian accommodations, all of which had to be addressed in order for the project to proceed successfully. The purpose of this report is to provide the reader an overview on various aspects of the design, addressing the many technical and innovative enhancements utilized to resolve the site challenges.