Abstract: An example method of expanding a highway have a multiple lanes passing under a highway overpass bridge having a center pier is described. The center pier may be between lanes passing in opposite directions. The center pier may be replaced with two replacement central piers having a gap there between. Additional lanes may be added through the gap between the replacement central piers. Various methods of construction and detailed designs for such bridges are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 29, 2010
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2012
Assignee:
Skanska USA Civil Inc.
Inventors:
Randall C. Schultz, Michael Waters, Charles Keit Tipton
Abstract: An example method of expanding a highway have a multiple lanes passing under a highway overpass bridge having a center pier is described. The center pier may be between lanes passing in opposite directions. The center pier may be replaced with two replacement central piers having a gap there between. Additional lanes may be added through the gap between the replacement central piers. Various methods of construction and detailed designs for such bridges are also described.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 29, 2010
Publication date:
August 4, 2011
Applicant:
Skanska USA Civil Inc.
Inventors:
Randall C. Schultz, Michael Waters, Charles Keit Tipton