Susquehanna River Bridge
Pennsylvania
Project Description
The new Susquehanna River Bridges are signature structures for the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the first vehicular concrete segmental bridges to be built in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to crossing the Susquehanna River, the new bridges span the Norfolk Southern Railroad, Amtrak, the Steelton-Highspire Railroad, State Route 230, and Calver Island.
Owner
New York Department of Transportation
Contractor
Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc.
Designer
Erdman Anthony
Our Role
McNary Bergeron & Associates provided construction engineering services including:
- Erection analysis of the arch structure.
- Analysis and modifications to existing structure for use as crane support for erection of arch.
- Development and design of temporary support system
- Arch rib lift rigging system and handling equipment.
- Erection sequences and procedures, existing structure demolition procedures, and design of misc erection equipment and temporary works.
Total Contract Value
$39 million
Timeline
2004 - 2007
Construction Method and Specifications
Three-member Steel Arch
- Erection Method: Incremental erection on temporary props
- Length: 433' main span Width: 130' wide
- Span Data: 433' main span over the Genesee River, 7 approach spans with average span length of 100
Owner
New York Department of TransportationContractor
Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc.Designer
Erdman AnthonyOur Role
McNary Bergeron & Associates provided construction engineering services including:- Erection analysis of the arch structure.
- Analysis and modifications to existing structure for use as crane support for erection of arch.
- Development and design of temporary support system
- Arch rib lift rigging system and handling equipment.
- Erection sequences and procedures, existing structure demolition procedures, and design of misc erection equipment and temporary works.
Total Contract Value
$39 millionTimeline
2004 - 2007Construction Method and Specifications
Three-member Steel Arch- Erection Method: Incremental erection on temporary props
- Length: 433' main span Width: 130' wide
- Span Data: 433' main span over the Genesee River, 7 approach spans with average span length of 100
