Kedgwick Case History
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Acrow Provided the Longest Clear Span Vehicle Bridge in Canada to Support Logging Operations The prefabricated modular steel panel bridge quickly replaced the damaged bridge to create a safe and reliable support system, minimizing costs and delays. Acrow Bridge partnered with AV Cell Inc., an international exporter used to transport heavy logs and withstand environmental damage. of wood pulp, to supply a 260 foot (79M) clear span bridge near The new bridge securely spans the river below without traditional Kedgwick, New Brunswick to support logging operations. The support piers in the water, which are typically vulnerable to structural structure replaced an existing bridge that had a center pier which damage when exposed to river ice flows. had been damaged by river ice flows. The prefabricated modular steel bridge is the longest clear span vehicular bridge supplied by Acrow to date in Canada. Built to last, the Acrow panel bridge can be installed as permanent or long-term temporary structures, depending on the customer’s needs. Many customers use Acrow bridges for temporary access and like the Prefabricated modular steel bridging is a cost-effective solution for fact that the bridges can be easily disassembled and reassembled for meeting many of the transportation infrastructure needs of the natural resources sector. Acrow’s galvanized steel bridges are engineered to withstand severe conditions and frequent use. Even under the most rugged conditions, they are practically maintenance free. Acrow designed and installed a bridge that was capable of accommodating a seven-axle vehicle with a gross weight of 737 kN The delivery and installation of the steel bridge components began in the Fall of 2013. The modular design of the components ensured a fast and straightforward bridge assembly and installation, requiring minimal equipment to construct the bridge and then roll it into place

Bridge length: Bridge width: clear travel way between the guide rails and 18.5 feet (5.6M) between trusses Guide rails: A PL-1 Guard rail was supplied by Acrow Deck surface: CCA Treated Eastern Hemlock Bridge erection: Full cantilevered launch Live Load: 737 kN pulp truck in accordance with Bridge design: (A) Panel chords, diagonals, verticals, pane reinforcing chords, Rakers to AASHTO (B) Decking, raker brace, transom, top chord brace, swaybrace, transom brace, diagona chord brace to AASHTO GD 50 (C) Panel pins to ASTM A 193 GD b7 Bridge finish: - All major components galvanized - All...