I-Way Fracture Critical Inspection

This I-Way bridge was unlike most fracture critical bridges that I have inspected in the past. Most consist of either some type of truss or a through girder system but this bridge's superstructure has two steel box girders and a concrete deck. At one end of the bridge there is a curved section which required a deep concrete counter weight. Unfortunately for me I was given the task of crawling into the narrow corrugated pipe to check the bearing connection at the end.

Providence's I-Way Invertory Inspections

Today started with a stop in Millbury MA to pick up an ice coffee at DDs and bagel. With sunny skys and a nice wind off the water, it was a shame to spend the day inside of a steel box girder. With access hatches at the ends of each span I was able to enter with the help of a bucket. The box girder is 8 feet tall and has trapezoidal shaped girders which allowed for easy movement through the inspection. 

The next bridge on the other hand had limited space and when I had to double check bearing connections and end diaphragm screens, movement was awkward and time consuming.

Providence I-Way Inspections

Today I inspected the interior of a steel box girder bridge in Providence RI, I walked each span hunched over in short trapezoidal shaped box girder trying to avoid the construction debris that still remained behind.

Providence's I-Way Inventory Bridge Inspections

Today I assisted in the inspection of the extior of a steel box girder bridge in Providence RI. The large three box girders carry a bare concrete deck ramp from I-95 Northbound to I-195 Eastbound. The weather was great for the inspection with clear skys.