Owner
Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA)
Contractor
Bridging North America (BNA)
Designer
AECOM
Our Role
McNary Bergeron provided construction engineering services to the design build team for the project. McNary Bergeron worked on tasks related to the superstructure erection including massive temporary jacking struts for geometry control and stability of the main pylons during construction. Additional tasks included design of access platforms, side span support towers, analysis of the superstructure for erection loads, and design of a jacking systems for permanent bearing replacement.
McNary Bergeron also provided erection manuals, temporary shoring and lifting analysis for the staged construction of the Michigan Interchange (MI)-75 approach spans that tie into the Gordie Howe Bridge.
Total Contract Value
$6.4 Billion
Timeline
2019-2025
Construction Method and Specifications
The approach superstructure was built on a combination of nine temporary bents and three permanent bents (each side). After the pylons were completed, the main span is constructed one segment at a time, with the cables installed and main span tied back to the already completed approach span behind. Deck construction follows shortly behind the steel, and a crawler crane services both tasks from the deck.
