Title:
Houston Ship Channel Bridge
Author(s):
Scott S. Pickard
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
3
Issue:
8
Appears on pages(s):
55-62
Keywords:
bridge foundations; bridge piers; bridges
(structures); concrete construction; formwork (con-struction);
long span; segmental construction.
DOI:
Date:
8/1/1981
Abstract:
The Houston Ship Channel Bridge connects part of a future 12 mile (19 km) radius beltway that will circle the Houston central business district. The three main spans of the 10,450-ft (3185-m) bridge are 375 ft, 750 ft, and 375 ft (114 m, 229 m, 114 m). The main spans are constructed with cast-in-place concrete segments using the free-balanced cantilever method. This article discusses the analysis of alternate designs, design, value engineering, construction management, on-site testing, and construction of the foundations, piers, and superstructure. [Author]