Local Bridge Demolition

Gary752

After a thorough inspection, they decided it was time for a new bridge. So they started removing the old bridge the other day. Since it's a 2 lane bridge, they are going to do one lane at a time. When I found out about this project, I was stoked, since I worked for a construction company that built bridges over 2 summers while still in high school. I never got to see the demolition of any old bridges, so this is sorta special to me.

#1 Guy cutting the concrete for easy removal


#2 Measuring the cutting blade


#3 Removal of cross bracing


#4 Lifting out a section


#5 Just after 2 days of work, and about 2 or 3 days left before those beams are removed.


Thanks for looking! C&C is always welcome, and if there is anything you'd like to see from this project, feel free to chime in, and I'll see what I can do.

wendell

Nice documentary images. All are well framed and interesting shots. Good job.

Richard

These are good shots, but I would also like to see at least one wide shot of the site. It's hard to tell that they are demolishing a bridge.

Gary752

Richard wrote: »

These are good shots, but I would also like to see at least one wide shot of the site. It's hard to tell that they are demolishing a bridge.

Hi Richard, & thanks for the comments. Here is a wider shot of the bridge site. I'll look to see if I have any wider shots tonight when I get home from the salt mine.

Gary752

wendell wrote: »

Nice documentary images. All are well framed and interesting shots. Good job.

Thanks for looking and commenting Wendell!!