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TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD

Latest Advances in Large Span


Buried Bridges

Thursday, October 3, 2019


2:00-3:30 PM ET
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Purpose
To identify strategies for constructing and maintaining large
span buried bridges.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
• Identify resources that provide a pathway for
consideration of large span buried bridges as an
option on short to medium span bridge projects
• Describe the applications and capabilities of large
span buried bridges
• Describe how to develop and specify large span
buried bridge projects
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Latest Advances in Large Span Buried Bridges
TRB Webinar
October 3, 2019

Joel Hahm, P.E.


Technical Director – Buried Bridges
Big R Bridge
Greeley, CO
jhahm@bigrbridge.com
bigrbridge.com
www.bigrbridge.com
Chair of TRB AFF70-1
Webinar Outline
•Introduction – Joel Hahm
•Large Span Precast Concrete Buried Bridge Advances – Michael Carfango
•Large Span Steel Buried Bridge Advances – Kevin Williams
•Questions
Definition of Buried Bridges:
•Any bridge (> 20 ft span) that derives its support from both the structure and the
surrounding soil through soil-structure interaction.
•AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design, Construction & Material Specifications
•Past TRB Webinars / Workshops / Sessions – Intro to Buried Bridges, Design, ABC,
Low Volume Roads, Service Life & Durability, Resilience
Advantages of Buried Bridges vs. Traditional Bridges:
•No bridge deck or joints or bearings to maintain, repair, or replace
•Lower foundation costs & no bump at the end of the bridge
•Lower inspection & maintenance costs
•Able to accommodate complex site geometries & road profiles, No need to minimize bridge width (allowing
for pedestrian access, bike lanes, etc.), Can be lengthened for future road widening
•May be able to reuse bridge foundations
•ABC benefits – Modular construction, No specialized labor skills needed for construction, Shorter design
& material lead times, Can be installed in days or weeks rather than months, Easier & cheaper to transport.
Buried Bridge Applications:
•Bridge replacement /
rehabilitation
•Limited site access / remote
locations
•Grade separation
•Staged construction
•Drainage structures
•Wildlife / aquatic crossings
•Environmentally sensitive
crossings
•Pedestrian access
•Emergency / temp / detours
•Single span alternative for
multi-cell hydraulic crossings
•Any short to medium span
bridge project
Basic Considerations
•Site conditions
•Geometry requirements
•Backfill material – site fill vs. imported
•Installed cost & maintenance costs vs. structure only cost
•Construction – manpower, equipment, etc.
•Performance specification
Presenters:

Michael Carfagno, P.E. Kevin Williams, MEB, P. Eng.


Vice President – Engineering Development Technical Director – Buried Bridges
Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC Atlantic Industries, Ltd.
West Chester, Ohio Ayr, Ontario
mcarfagno@conteches.com kwilliams@ail.ca
Twin-Leaf Precast Concrete
Buried Bridge Structures

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Agenda

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Today’s Objectives
• Provide Brief Overview of Twin-Leaf Precast Arch structures

• Introduce the different types of Twin-Leaf arch Systems that are available

• Present 3 case studies of Twin-Leaf structures that have been recently


built to highlight some of the advantages of Twin-Leaf Precast arch
structures and how they lend themselves to Accelerated Bridge
Construction

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Overview of Twin-Leaf Precast Arch structures

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• Multi-Piece Precast Arches that have been split up into pieces to allow for easy shipment on a truck

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Overview of Twin-Leaf Precast Arch structures

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Twin-Leaf Precast Arches
• A number of different systems exist in both twin and triple leaf
configurations

1. Techspan: Twin-leaf system, 3-hinged arch

2. Matierre: Twin-leaf system, 3-hinged arch and Triple-leaf


system with 4 hinges

3. BEBO: 2-Hinged system in final condition, 3-hinged for self-


weight

4. CON/SPAN O-Series: 2-Hinged system in final condition, 3-


hinged for self-weight

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TechSpan®

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TechSpan® by Reinforced
Earth
• 3-hinged system with pin joint at
midspan

• Developed in early 1980’s

• Spans from about 16’ to 75’ (5 m to 23 m)

• Staggered element erection minimizes


need for 2 cranes/bracing

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TechSpan®

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TechSpan®

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TechSpan®

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TechSpan® by
Reinforced Earth
• 3-hinged system

• Staggered element erection


minimizes need for 2
cranes/bracing

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Matiere Systems

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• CM3 and CM4 Systems


developed in the early
1980’s.

• CM3: Very similar to


TechSpan, 3-hinged
system up to about a 28’
span (8.5 m).

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Matiere Systems

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• CM4: Triple-leaf system consisting of arch
top and 2 sidewalls with integral foundation.

• Spans from 8’ to 65’ (2.5 m to 20 m)

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Matiere Systems

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Matiere Systems

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Matiere Systems

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Bridge under ski slope in Slovakia

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Matiere Systems

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Bridge under ski slope in Slovakia


• Multi-Arch system is a
variant of the CM4
structure with a common
central support.

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BEBO Bridge System

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• Twin-leaf System that is 3-hinged arch for self-
weight and 2-hinged arch for construction and final
loads. Introduced in 1979.
BEBO® E-Series
• Cast-in-Place concrete crown joint makes arch
continuous at mid-span.

• 3 different shapes:

• E-Series: elliptical shape


• Spans from 54’ to 84’ (16.5 m to 25.5 m)
• Rises from 14’ to 29’ (4.25 m to 8.9 m) BEBO® C-Series

• C-Series: circular shape


• Spans from 30’ to 54’ (9 m to 16.5 m)
• Rises from 11’ to 26’ (3.5 m to 8 m)

• T-Series: arch top shape


• Spans from 64’ to 102’ (19.5 m to 31.1 m)
BEBO® T-Series
• Rises from 7’-5” to 13’-8” (2.25 m to 4.2 m)

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BEBO Bridge System

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Crown Joint Details
• Tongue and groove joint at
bullnose to provide alignment
during erection.

• Curved “Banana” bolt installed


for safety precautions.
Curved Banana bolt
• Cast-in-Place concrete crown
joint makes arch continuous at
mid-span.

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BEBO Bridge System

• Hardwood wedges are used to


keep the arches from spreading.

• They are also used to align the


arches.
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BEBO Bridge System

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• Curved “Banana” bolt has been


installed.

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BEBO Bridge System

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• Crown joint with splice bars tied


in and ready for placement of
concrete.

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BEBO Bridge System

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• Cast-in-Place concrete placed in


crown joint to make arch
continuous at mid-span.

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CON/SPAN O-Series

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• Twin-leaf System that is 3-hinged arch


for self-weight and 2 hinged arch for
construction and final loads.
Introduced in 2014.

• Same Cast-in-Place concrete crown


joint as BEBO twin-leaf structures
makes arch continuous at mid-span.

• Spans from 66’ to 87’ (20 m to 26.5 m)


• Rises from 10.5’ to 21’ (3.2 m to 6.4 m)

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CON/SPAN O-Series

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Towne Centre Drive Project


San Joaquin County, California
81’ Span x 18’-9” Rise

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CON/SPAN O-Series

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CON/SPAN O-Series

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• Twin-leaf System that is 3-hinged


arch for self-weight and 2 hinged
arch for construction and final
loads. Introduced in 2014.

• Cast-in-Place concrete crown


joint makes arch continuous at
mid-span.

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CON/SPAN O-Series

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Overview of Twin-Leaf Precast Arch structures

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Twin-Leaf Case Studies

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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• Partnership between Florida DOT,
Florida Turnpike Enterprise and
Florida Polytechnic University

• 2.25 mile oval track on 400 acre site


for testing of emerging transportation
technologies

• Located in City of Auburndale


between Tampa and Orlando

• CON/SPAN O-Series bridge carries


test track over entrance road to the
Test Facility

• 71’-0” Span x 14’-10” Rise arch on


cast-in-place pedestal walls. 52’-3”
wide structure with 8’-0” maximum fill.

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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CON/SPAN O-Series Case Study: SunTrax Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

• WSDOT conventional design-bid-


build project
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• Fish passage project replacing an


existing 12’ x 6’ box culvert in Lake
Stevens, Washington

• Contract allowed for two weekend


road closures for soil cement
ground improvement and one 13
calendar day full roadway closure.

• Contract had 3 Alternates for the


structure, allowing contractors to
choose which one they felt was
best.

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

• Structure Alternate 1 was WSDOT


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3-sided precast structure on
precast pedestal walls.

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

• Structure Alternate 2 was an ECO-


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Span single-leaf arch on precast
pedestal walls with CIP foundations.

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

• Structure Alternate 3 was a twin-leaf E-


Series BEBOWebsite
with a 66’-0” Span x 24’-0”
Rise arch on precast strip foundations.
72’-0” wide structure with 7’-3”
maximum fill.

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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Alternate #2
Alternate #1 PRETEK
WSDOT Shape

Alternate #3 (BEBO)
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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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• Installation of jet-grouted columns to
mitigate 10’ thick layer of liquefiable soil

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Little Pilchuck Creek Fish Passage

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

• WSDOT design-build project to


replace a Website
deteriorated conventional
150’ long, 3-span beam bridge in a
remote area southeast of Seattle

• 3 Contractors were Short Listed

• MOT requirement was to limit


detour time to 30 minute periods or
use a temporary bridge

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

• A twin-leaf BEBO E54’ span x


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26’-4” rise with 13’-0” of
cover was selected as the
best fit structure.

• The bridge consisted of 8


arch rings with an overall
width of 48’-0”

• This allowed the contractor to


remove and replace the
bridge with a 17-day closure
of US Route 12.

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

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• Buried Structures can be good
substitutions for conventional bridges

• $ 2 Million in Savings
• Reduced Traffic Impact by 3 Months
• More sustainable solution that reduced the project
footprint and tree removal
• Avoided Pile-Driving & Associated Impacts

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BEBO Case Study: WSDOT Wildcat Creek Project

Questions?

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Latest Advances in Large Span Flexible Buried Bridges
October 3rd, 2019

bigrbridge.com

Kevin Williams, P.Eng.


Technical Director – Buried Bridges
Atlantic Industries Limited
Ayr, ON, Canada
kwilliams@ail.ca
www.ail.ca
Outline
• Flexible Buried Bridge Review

• Applications & Advantages

• Case Studies & Examples


Buried Bridge Review

• >20’ span buried structure that works


with granular backfill to support loads
through soil-structure interaction

• Designed as per AASHTO Section 12

• Flexible & able to accommodate


differential movement

• TRB webinars on design, resilience, low


volume roads, & service life / durability
Buried Bridge Review

• Reduce construction time;

• Require light construction equipment


to build, facilitating more local
contractors bids;

• Small construction footprint: shipped


on few trucks.

• 33 to 67% lower installed cost than


traditional bridges (TRB Workshop,
Advantages to Culvert Selection for
River and Road Crossings, 2013)

• Designed as per AASHTO Section 12


Flexible Buried Bridge
Materials

• Shallow Corrugated Steel Structural


Plate (6” x 2” profile)
• Aluminum Structural Plate (9” x 2.5”
profile)
• Deep Corrugated Steel Structural Plate
(15” x 5.5” & 19” x 9.5” profiles)
• Deep Corrugated is ~9x stiffer than
shallow corrugated & 6.25x stiffer than
aluminum
• Deep Corrugated is ~33% stronger than
shallow corrugated & ~100% stronger
than aluminum.
Advantages & Applications
• Wildlife Crossings / AOP
• Grade Separations
• Hydraulic Crossings
• Challenging Geotechnical Conditions
• Lower Cost Foundations
• Reuse Bridge Foundations
• Bridge Replacement / Rehabilitation
• Structurally Redundant / Resilient
• Single Span Alternative to Multi-Cell
Crossings
• Emergency / Temp / Detour Bridges
• No “Bump at the end of the bridge”
• Staged Construction
• Low Maintenance Cost & Easy to
Inspect
• Able to Carry Heavy Loads
Durability
Durability

Aluminum (1962): Barrier Coating Thermopolymer (2005): Duplex Galvanized (1930’s): Sacrificial

Marine Environments Soft water contacting structure Grade separations, hard water
contacting structure
Durability
• Exposure: Consider exposure of soil
and water in contact with structure.
Buried bridges typically do not have
inverts, minimizing water exposure.

• Backfill: Same requirements as MSE


walls (AASHTO 11.10.6.4.2)

• 75 to 100 year service life when


properly designed, constructed and
maintained. Consider surface drainage.

• Resources:
• https://ncspa.org/

• https://galvanizeit.org/

• https://www.cspi.ca/sites/default/files/download/cspiTECThirteen_12
1.pdf

• https://www.cspi.ca/sites/default/files/download/Plate%20Durability%
20White%20Paper%20(29FEB2012%20Final).pdf
Flexible Advantage

• Seismic: Flexible structures have


generally performed well in seismic
events so long as the foundation is
stable. Flexible structures
accommodate seismic movement.
Design the backfill and foundation
considering liquefaction, pore water
pressure and differential settlement
impacts from a seismic event.

• Foundations: Flexible structure can


accommodate more settlement which
may result in higher foundation
capacities and lower footing costs.
Findlay, Ohio 48’ x 21’
Case Studies I-75 Bridge Replacement, Staged
Construction

• I-95 Temporary Bridge – Attleboro, MA

• Captain William Henry Moore Bridge –


Skagway, AK

• Emirates S4 Bridge – United Arab


Emirates

• Additional Bridges
56’6” span x 17’9” rise Box Structure
I-95 Temporary Bridge
over North Ave
Attleboro, Massachusetts

• Carrying I-95 traffic during replacement


of twin bridges

• VE alternative to Bailey Bridge

• Saved 4mo & over $1 million on project


& won job for contractor

• 100 plates assembled in one 16hr day


by first time contractor

• Incorporated MSE Wire Headwalls to


avoid interference with new bridge
abutments.
56’6” span x 17’9” rise Box Structure
I-95 Temporary Bridge
over North Ave
Attleboro, Massachusetts

• Carrying I-95 traffic during replacement


of twin bridges

• VE alternative to Bailey Bridge

• Saved 4mo & over $1 million on project


& won job for contractor

• 100 plates assembled in one 16hr day


by first time contractor

• Incorporated MSE Wire Headwalls to


avoid interference with new bridge
abutments.
1 Year in Service
75’ span x 25’ rise Dual Radius Arch
Captain William Henry
Moore Bridge
Skagway, Alaska

• Replacement for suspension bridge


unable to support mining equipment
loads

• Crossing deep ravine - ~100’ from


bottom of structure to top of road

• 18° skewed ends needed because of


site constraints

• Backfilled with roller compacted


concrete

• Assembled on foundation in 3 pieces


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56’6” span x 17’9” rise Box Structure
Emirates S4 Bridge
United Arab Emirates
• Twin 107’ span x 31.5’ rise arches with
78’ span x 31’ rise adjacent span

• 82’ x 18’ clearance box (for three 12’


traffic lanes, 6’ interior median, and 10’
emergency lane + future expansion)

• 12 mm thick steel, 19” x 9.5”


corrugation profile

• Beat world record span by over 20 ft

• Designed per AASHTO LRFD


requirements with HL93 & CALTRANS
P13 loading and included seismic
analysis
MEASUREMENTS DURING BACKFILLING – Survey Prism Locations
6.3” peaking predicted based on Plaxis design
4.5” peaking measured during fill placement
56’6” span x 17’9” rise Box Structure
Emirates S4 Bridge
United Arab Emirates
• Twin 107’ span x 31.5’ rise arches with
78’ span x 31’ rise adjacent span

• Clearance for three 12’ traffic lanes, 6’


interior median, and 10’ emergency
lane

• 12 mm thick steel, 19” x 9.5”


corrugation profile

• Beat world record span by over 20 ft

• Designed per AASHTO LRFD


requirements with HL93 & CALTRANS
P13 loading and included seismic
analysis
56’6” span x 17’9” rise Box Structure
Emirates S4 Bridge
United Arab Emirates
• Twin 107’ span x 31.5’ rise arches with
78’ span x 31’ rise adjacent span

• Clearance for three 12’ traffic lanes, 6’


interior median, and 10’ emergency
lane

• 12 mm thick steel, 19” x 9.5”


corrugation profile

• Beat world record span by over 20 ft

• Designed per AASHTO LRFD


requirements with HL93 & CALTRANS
P13 loading and included seismic
analysis
56’6” span x 17’9” rise Box Structure
Emirates S4 Bridge
United Arab Emirates
• Twin 107’ span x 31.5’ rise arches with
78’ span x 31’ rise adjacent span

• Clearance for three 12’ traffic lanes, 6’


interior median, and 10’ emergency
lane

• 12 mm thick steel, 19” x 9.5”


corrugation profile

• Beat world record span by over 20 ft

• Designed per AASHTO LRFD


requirements with HL93 & CALTRANS
P13 loading and included seismic
analysis
56’6” span x 17’9” rise Box Structure
Emirates S4 Bridge
United Arab Emirates
• Twin 107’ span x 31.5’ rise arches with
78’ span x 31’ rise adjacent span

• Clearance for three 12’ traffic lanes, 6’


interior median, and 10’ emergency
lane

• 12 mm thick steel, 19” x 9.5”


corrugation profile

• Beat world record span by over 20 ft

• Designed per AASHTO LRFD


requirements with HL93 & CALTRANS
P13 loading and included seismic
analysis
56’6” span x 17’9” rise Box Structure
Emirates S4 Bridge
United Arab Emirates
• Twin 107’ span x 31.5’ rise arches with
78’ span x 31’ rise adjacent span

• Clearance for three 12’ traffic lanes, 6’


interior median, and 10’ emergency
lane

• 12 mm thick steel, 19” x 9.5”


corrugation profile

• Beat world record span by over 20 ft

• Designed per AASHTO LRFD


requirements with HL93 & CALTRANS
P13 loading and included seismic
analysis
Additional Large Span Projects
 White Horse Creek
 Span 80’ Rise 40’ Length 100’
Cardinal River Coal Company  Heavy live load – 2.4 million lbs. Shovel
- 435 Kip Cat 797 Truck
 Constructed in six weeks
Black Mountain, North Carolina 56’ x 15’
Randolph, Nebraska 50’ x 17’
Grade Separation with E80 Loading
LaCygne, Kansas 53’ x 25’
Grade Separation
Europe & Middle East
>60’ spans
Greensboro, South Carolina 53’ x 25’
Significant Settlement of Backfill
Buried Bridge Key Considerations
• Design: As per Section 12 of AASHTO. Consider a buried bridge for any span < 100’ for any
hydraulic or grade separation crossing. Analysis to be based on refined analysis which has been
calibrated with full scale field testing.

• Durability: 75 to 100 year service life. Consider the environment structure is exposed and permit .
Consider aluminum, galvanized steel or thermopolymer steel accordingly for a 75 to 100 year
design service life.

• Resilience: Hydraulic structures consider closed faced headwalls and keep the structure out of the
water. Consider geomembranes above the crown to better manage surface water.

• Construction: Ensure backfill meets electrochemical and physical requirements and is placed
properly. Monitor shape of structure during assembly and backfilling.

• Inspection and Maintenance: Inspection similar to a traditional bridge. Visually inspect structure
and backfill integrity. Inspect surface water impacts and look for erosion. Reference NCSPA, CSPI
literature and NCHRP 14-26.
Thank You!

Kevin Williams, P.Eng


Technical Director – Buried Bridges
Atlantic Industries Limited
Ayr, ON, Canada
Banff, Alberta Animal Crossing
kwilliams@ail.ca
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• Michael Carfagno, Contech Engineered
Solutions LLC, MCarfagno@conteches.com
• Kevin Williams, Atlantic Industries Limited,
kwilliams@ail.ca
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