V-65 Bridge South of Jesup to be replaced with innovative steel bridge
(Note: This news release is being distributed as a courtesy to the Buchanan County Engineer's office.)
Aug. 19, 2013 -- Buchanan County Secondary Roads plans to replace the bridge on V-65 south of Jesup. The bridge will be replaced as part of a demonstration project utilizing a new design software program developed by the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA). Called eSPAN140, the design software is developed to provide a more economical manner of replacing bridges.
The existing bridge was built in 1947 and has a sufficiency rating of less than 50. The existing 22 ft. wide bridge will be replaced with a modern 40 ft. wide bridge with galvanized steel beams and galvanized rebar. Removal of the existing bridge is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 20. The bridge construction and replacement is scheduled for completion in late October.
Arrangements have been made with Black Hawk County to detour traffic on the Wooster Road up to Spring Creek Road to Indian Creek Road (240th Street). Then back to County Road V-65 (Benson Shady Grove) during the bridge demolition and new bridge construction.
Buchanan County Engineer Brian Keierleber, who is spearheading the project, explains, “This is an opportunity to participate on a project that that will have major cost savings the residents of Buchanan County in the short term and will develop a process to have major cost savings in the long term.
This demonstration bridge project is a joint effort with West Virginia University, the University of Wyoming and Iowa State University.
You can follow the progress of the bridge, including its fabrication, delivery, and installation, on the SSSBA blog at http://blog.shortspansteelbridges.org or the live, onsite webcam at http://www.truelook.com/clients/buchanan-webcam/.
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Media Contacts
Brian P. Keierleber, P.E. – Demonstration Bridge Project Coordinator
Buchanan County Engineer
Work Phone: (319)334-6031
OR
Dianne Newton-Shaw
Representing the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance
Work Phone: 510.835.7900, ext 206