|
PBES Innovative Projects
Governor Malcolm E. Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge (Tappan Zee Bridge) |
Location | Hudson River, about 13 miles north of New York City | State | NY | Contact Person | Thruway Authority Public Affairs Office New York State Department of Transportation Administrative Headquarters 200 Southern Blvd. P.O. Box 189 Albany NY 12201-0189 Phone: (518) 436-2700 (Interchange 23) | Description | The 16,000-foot Tappan Zee Bridge carries approximately 130,000 vehicles per day over the Hudson River on the New York State Thruway system. Because it is a critical route for commuters, the New York State Thruway Authority requires that work projects keep all lanes of traffic open for morning and evening rush hour traffic. In 1998, a necessary redecking project for the east deck truss spans began replacement of more than 250,000 square feet of deck in nighttime work, opening all seven lanes to traffic by 6 AM. The project used proprietary full-depth deck panels, 7 ½ in. thick overall. 1200 exodermic panels were required, typically 24 ft. x 12 ft. or 18 ft. x 12 ft. and weighing 18,000-13,000 lbs. | Photo | | Prefabricated Elements | Decks | Other Keywords | Exodermic deck panels,full-depth deck panels | Advantages | Minimized traffic disruption: Exodermic deck panels allowed rapid placement of the panels, which provide the durability of reinforced concrete but weigh 35-50% less. |
|
Events
More Information
Contact
Vasant Mistry
Office of Bridge Technology 202-366-4599 E-mail Vasant
|
|
This page last modified on 05/12/08 | |