Building the Superstructure

The deck and its’ appurtenances comprise the superstructure.  The first step is to set the PPC beams on the piers and abutments.  Then the beams are given lateral bracing with steel diaphragms.

Jobsite                                      Steel Diaphragms                     Early Pour                               Last Deck Pour

Beam Delivery                         Neoprene Pads                         finishing machine                     Finishing Machine

Beam Delivery 2                      Steel Bearing Assembly            happy inspector                       Finishing Touches

Beams- 1st Span Complete        View f/ Downstream                 finished concrete                     

Beams- 2nd Span Complete         County Super. Visit                Testing the air content

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