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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
PDH Certificate Information
• This webinar is valued at 1.5 Professional Development
Hours (PDH)
• Instructions on retrieving your certificate will be found in
your webinar reminder and follow-up emails
• You must register and attend as an individual to receive a
PDH certificate
• Certificates of Completion will be issued only to
individuals who register for and attend the entire webinar
session
• Q&A counts as part of the session
• TRB will report your hours within one week
• Questions? Contact Reggie Gillum at RGillum@nas.edu.
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Latest Advances in Large Span Buried Bridges
TRB Webinar
October 3, 2019
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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
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Twin-Leaf Precast Arches
• A number of different systems exist in both twin and triple leaf
configurations
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TechSpan® by Reinforced
Earth
• 3-hinged system with pin joint at
midspan
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TechSpan® by
Reinforced Earth
• 3-hinged system
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• CM4: Triple-leaf system consisting of arch
top and 2 sidewalls with integral foundation.
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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:
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Crown Joint Details
• Tongue and groove joint at
bullnose to provide alignment
during erection.
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• Partnership between Florida DOT,
Florida Turnpike Enterprise and
Florida Polytechnic University
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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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• 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
Questions?
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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.
• 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
• Additional Bridges
56’6” span x 17’9” rise Box Structure
I-95 Temporary Bridge
over North Ave
Attleboro, Massachusetts
• 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!