Dover Bridge Replacement Project

The 83 year old Dover Bridge is getting a sidekick to bear the traffic loads while it gets a facelift and remains in place after construction for historical purpose. A modern 2,021-foot long, 44-foot wide, 50-foot high fixed span bridge along MD 331 over the Choptank River will span between Talbot and Caroline Counties, Maryland. The new bridge will feature concrete granite lined river foundations supported by 48-inch steel pipe piles. The substructure will have hammerhead caps and columns with architectural concrete that features marshland and wildlife accents. The superstructure will consist of haunched structural steel girders over the river and adjacent spans. The approach spans over the marshland will be founded on 36-inch steel pipe piles with concrete caps and prestressed concrete girders.

[@skippyfish71]

This is so cool. I just visited the old bridge today. I didn't realize how new the current bridge really was.

[@MarshallKlinefelter]

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