Project Highlights
Demolition of the Cooper River Bridges
Charleston, South Carolina
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Demolition and recycling of two 2-mile long bridges over two rivers
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Bridge sections removed via both explosive demolition and lowering by jacks into barges
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All demolition work on bridge superstructure and substructure performed by unique equipment—cranes and hydraulic machines on barges
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Removal of foundations to elevation 65.0 ft
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Construction of 1,250 ft long observation pier
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Reconstruction of city streets in footprint of old bridge approaches
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Restoration of wetlands |
