SpaanSpan
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SpaanSpan ™ A Precast Concrete Through-Girder Bridge System Improves under-clearance Low Profile Structure Increases Under - Clearance Minimizes approach work Post-Tensioned Edge Girders Can accommodate skews Variable deck widths possible Precast Drop-in Deck Panels Greater internal redundancy Safety barrier protects edge beams on the Hook Road Bridge in Rochester, NY. High resistance to impact SpaanSpan™ bridges are jointless and post-tensioned in transverse and longitudinal directions. Combining the strong performance of post-tensioning with quality precast concrete promises low, long-term maintenance costs. SpaanSpan™ bridges are fabricated by The Fort Miller Co., Inc. in conjunction with design services provided by Janssen & Spaans Engineering, Inc. of Indianapolis, IN. The Fort Miller Co., Inc. P.O. Box 98, Schuylerville, NY 12871 Tel: (518) 695-5000 Fax: (518) 695-4970 www.fortmiller.com Post-Tensioned in Longitudinal and Transverse Directions Hook Road over The New York State Thruway, Rochester, NY. Form liner finish on edge girders matches abutments and the pier. Deck-Mounted Safety Barrier The low profile of the SpaanSpan™ through-girder design increases underclearance and minimizes bridge approach work. Post-tensioned edge girders support drop-in precast deck panels. The depth of superstructure is limited to the thickness of the panels. Sedley Bridge, Porter County, Indiana The Fort Miller Co., Inc. P.O. Box 98, Schuylerville, NY 12871 Tel: (518) 695-5000 Fax: (518) 695-4970 www.fortmille

No False Work Required A Precast Concrete Through-Girder Bridge System Post-tensioned edge girders are shipped to the job site on special hauling equipment, shown left. Girder-mounted hangers support slabs until closure pours and post-tensioning are complete. STEPS for INSTALLATION Erect edge girders Drop in deck panels Post-tensioning ducts for transverse and longitudinal post-tensioning are visible above before edge and end closure pours are completed. Transverse post-tensioning is being performed on the Hook Road Bridge in the photo below. Cast edge and end closure pours P.T. & grout...