Removing and replacing an existing bridge is a very common infrastructure project. You will run into all of the time it’s very valuable to go through this entire process. The objective of the course is to review the traditional means and methods of removing and replacing a bridge while minimizing the impact on traffic. H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 11/15/21 The Bipartisan Infrastructure Act will rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, ensure every American has access to high-speed internet, tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and invest in communities that have too often been left behind. Now that funds are available, the challenge is to develop the workforce necessary to successfully execute this ambitious program. We have compiled eighteen one-hour classes focused on the basic means and methods of constructing Infrastructure Projects. The media rich content demonstrates   construction details common to a wide variety of projects and will be invaluable to designers, builders and owners and help to insure successful outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Innovative approach to construction phasing.
• Needle beams supporting existing structure.
• Needle beams supporting existing structure.
• Construction of abutment footing and walls.
• Project is terminated after completing only one third of the work.
• New contract awarded to complete the project. Correcting the original problem.
• Soil nails and shotcrete as support of excavation.
• Existing bridge deck removed.
• New steel erection during nighttime shut down of traffic.
• New bridge deck construction.