B&N Bridge Experts to Speak at IBC

Two B&N bridge experts will present at the 2012 International Bridge Conference, June 10-13 in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Revitalization of an Ohio River Suspension Bridge
Tuesday, June 12, 8:30 a.m.

With limited funds and the potential closing of a key transportation link, community officials in West Virginia and Ohio sought a plan to extend the life of the deteriorating Market Street Bridge.

Working with the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Burgess & Niple designed a cost-effective solution to rehabilitate the century-old span. The design transformed the bridge from an eyesore into a community icon. It also enhanced safety, extended the bridge’s life and kept an important link to commerce in operation.

B&N’s Matt Lewellyn, PE will discuss how the project team leveraged its bridge inspection and design expertise to complete this project on a fast-track

A New Perspective on Skew
Practical Design Methods for Skewed Bridges
Wednesday, June 13, 8:30 a.m.

Skewed bridges are subject to torsional stresses and out-of-plane deflection not encountered in non-skewed structures. Neglecting these effects can create problems during erection and deficiencies in the finished structure.

Join B&N’s Travis Butz, PE to learn about skewed bridge behavior, analysis methods, and design and construction guidelines adopted by the Ohio Department of Transportation.

B&N delivers innovative and cost-sensitive design for complex bridge projects – rehab and new. We have the capacity to tackle large and time-critical projects. From restoration of historic bridges to landmark designs that safely accommodate multi-modal travel, we solve the unique challenges of every project. B&N has performed hands-on inspection of 10,000+ structures.