Building the Substructure

The substructure is the supporting part of a bridge. For this project there are five piers and, of course, two abutments. The piers will be built first. This process is usually: build a cofferdam and pump the water out, drive the piling, pour the footing, pour the column, and pour the pier cap.

Pouring the pier column Setting the forms First Pier Complete

Pile Driving Insulated Forms Second Pier Complete

Building the Cofferdam Rebar stockpile Five Piers

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