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Once completed, the new bridge will weigh just over 19 million pounds (9,000 tons) and will be slid into place using ABC techniques. The new arched delta frame structure is being built directly beside the existing structure on temporary foundations while the original bridge remains open to traffic.

Fay will build temporary foundations anchored by H-piles to support the new bridge, and will construct the permanent foundations under the existing bridge using micropiles due to the low clearance. The temporary foundations will be removed at the end of the project after the new bridge has been moved onto the permanent foundations.

Once the new bridge has been completed, the original bridge will be closed to traffic for a maximum of 25 days for demolition and removal of the original bridge through a combination of conventional and explosive demolition, then the new bridge will be slid into place. To perform this…