Title:
Concrete Deck Renews Delaware Aqueduct Bridge
Author(s):
Fu-Kuei Chang and Edward Cohen
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
13
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
27-29
Keywords:
aqueducts; bridge decks; concrete concstruction; prepact concrete; composite construction (concrete to concrete); history; renovating; General
DOI:
Date:
2/1/1991
Abstract:
Describes renovation of an American civil engineering landmark originally constructed in 1847-48 to carry the Delaware Hudson Canal across the Delaware River. After many years of use as a private highway toll bridge, the structure was closed to vehicular traffic. Renovation included adding a concrete bridge deck to the timber structure