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Masontown Bridge

Steel Erection

Location:

Masontown, PA

Owner:

PennDOT

General Contractor:

Brayman Construction Corporation

Completion Date:

August 2015

Advantage Steel and Construction successfully completed the erection of a seven span steel girder bridge over the Monongahela River in two phases. Installation and removal of temporary falsework towers and tie-down systems were necessary for stability during erection in both phases. Critical lifts included 10’ deep girders in excess of 200,000 pounds. Conventional erection was performed on land and in water for both phases of the erection. After completion of both phases, cross frames were installed between the two phases to tie the structures together.

Key Construction Elements:
  • Rolling Girders

  • Phased Construction

  • Falsework and Temp Tie-downs used for stability

  • Construction engineering and design

  • Critical Lifts

  • Water Erection

  • Erection on Barges

  • Erection over Railroad

General Work Activities
  • Steel Erection

  • Temporary Support

  • Jacking

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