Category Archives: Abutments

Midland County Bundles Innovative Steel Bridge System, Saves Big

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Dan Snyder

By Guy Nelson, P.E., S.E., and Megan Nicolaisen, Valmont Industries, Inc. How do you know it’s spring in Michigan?  Seeing the road change from white to brown; feeling the pavement change from smooth to bumpy and back again; witnessing a … Continue reading →

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New Bridge Design Saves Months in Construction Schedule

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Dan Snyder

The town of Roseville, Ohio has a new short span steel bridge in place – the first of its kind in the state, with results that are attracting attention nationwide from county engineers; federal, state and local transportation officials; and bridge … Continue reading →

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FHWA Awards IBRD Grant to Construct Steel Bridge in Iowa

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Dan Snyder

The Amish Sawmill Bridge on Dillon Avenue in Buchanan, Iowa, is about to get a new look and a lot of attention from the bridge design community, the steel industry and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Buchanan County Engineer Brian … Continue reading →

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