Gordie Howe Bridge - Bridge crew preparing for mid-span closure install. Close-up views of progress
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- In this mesmerizing aerial footage captured by our drone, witness the incredible efforts of the Gordie Howe Bridge crew as they prepare for the final segment installation. As the last piece of this architectural marvel falls into place, we get a rare glimpse into the meticulous planning and precision required to bring this project to completion.
From the graceful dance of heavy machinery to the synchronized movements of the dedicated workers, every detail is essential in ensuring the success of this monumental endeavor. Join us as we soar above the construction site, marveling at the scale and ambition of this engineering feat.
Stay tuned as history is made with the assembly of the final segment of the Gordie Howe Bridge, linking communities and forging connections for generations to come. Thank you for watching, Motor City Aerial.
I hope all of the iron workers on both sides of the Border are beaming with pride. They've done an awesome job
All of the trades represented should be proud, Iron Workers, Rodmen, Cement Finishers, Electricians, Teamsters, Laborers, Carpenters, Painters and many more!
Beaming, I see what you did there
They have done an awesome job! Thank you for watching, hope you enjoyed.
This is just so amazing to see. This beautiful bridge to soon be connected to join the USA to Canada.Canada has done a wonderful thing here building a bridge to improve the Free Trade between our two Countries.
I know right. Me as a Canadian, having my tax dollars being paid for a bridge and the whole effing I-75 infrastructure interchanges that American Freeloaders never paid a dime into. And then on top of that, to add insult to injury, the Canadian Govt' decided co-equal owners. I should be able to wipe my floor with American ppl mops. PERIOD.
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Well done U,S. And Canada. Wish Birdie was still with us to dedicate!
Sorry meant Gordie
Mostly Canada
It is an amazing project. Thank you for watching.
So PROUD of all who made this possible. So HAPPY I live close enough (Macomb Twp just outside of Detroit) to walk, bike or drive a car over this bridge. 👏👏🥰
It is amazing to see what us humans can do!! Pretty amazing. Thanks for watching.
What an incredibly beautiful bridge. To echo another comment below, everyone associated with the building of this masterpiece should be extremely proud. I, personally, am not in any way associated with the Gordie Howe International Bridge yet I too feel a sense of pride seeing the Canadian flag flying beside the American flag each on their respective halves of the road deck.
It is really cool seeing both flags right there separated by a small soon to be filled gap!! Thank you for watching.
I can't wait to psych myself up and drive over this. It's so incredible, even a fear of heights shouldn't stop the experience.
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Thank you for mostly respecting this dangerous work site! There are far too many people flying dangerously close and over it these days. Workers deserve a safe place to work without the distraction of a Drone buzzing near them.
I agree. I use my zoom lens and don’t want any of the workers to even notice. They don’t need any distractions doing that work. There is another RUclipsr I saw today on RUclips posting some very dangerous video.
Wow, this was amazing footage. It always amazes me what man can build. What a beautiful new bridge that will be around for years to come even after we are all gone it will be here. It's special to see it come together just like the Ambasador bridge did at one point.
It is a beautiful bridge!! Thank you for watching, hope you enjoyed.
Really superb bit of civil engineering.
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not a single comment about the music this time. I think you nailed it now!! haha
I’ve been trying to improve that lately, still working on it!! Thanks for watching.
I imagine that closure segment is being manufactured in Quebec City at this very moment.
That may indeed be true. This section will not be installed in 1 piece; it is similar to all the other bridge deck sections. There will be 2 edge girders, 9 redundancy girders, 12 precast concrete panels, and 12 soffit panels. Since this section is shorter than the other bridge deck sections, there are just 2 floor beams instead of 3. In a comment of one of the RUclips videos, someone in the Detroit area said that the 2 floor beams were already on site. The floor beams for this section are the same size as the floor beams for all the other bridge deck sections. Some or all of the redundancy girders, precast concrete panels, and soffit panels will be shorter/smaller than those on the other bridge deck sections. The 2 edge girder pieces are definitely shorter than the edge girders on all the other bridge deck sections.
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Incorrect
Lol, no I’m kiddin’
If you say so!
Good info, thanks.
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That is truly an awesome bridge! Thank you Canada 🇨🇦
It is amazing. I enjoy flying the drone and seeing it every time. Thank you for watching.
Really liking the drama... A real build up. .. great project
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Wow it's so close now! The final stretch is nearly done.
Yeah it is! I hope to get some good footage of the final connection here in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!!
Great drone work , waiting for the golden spike ❤❤
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In the old days, it would be the Molson Golden, lol!
@@WeazelJaguar ya what ever happen to molson?
Hello and thanks for the great videos!
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I'm realizing that the supports below the roadway will create a long series of 30 foot enclosed "rooms" as wide as the four lane highway above them. That creates an easy inspection area, but what a lot of space.
I have been told this bridge will actually have six lanes for road traffic. And all that contained volume in the bridge deck should easily allow for utility lines to be installed along the length of the bridge, such as power and telecom cables for the bridge lighting and traffic cameras, as well as water mains for fire suppression equipment.
@@denelson83 There will be 6 lanes plus 2 shoulders which will allow a total of 8 lanes in the future. There will also be a drainage system that travels the length of the deck to collect rainwater and melting snow that will be released into a retention pond, but I'm not sure if it will be within the cavity of the bridge deck.
I would love to see the inside of them after all the final things are installed inside. Thank you for watching.
No pillars in the water for ships to hit awesome cable bridge
They're looking at this bridge as the model to replace the FS Key Bridge in Baltimore.
OF Course NOT!! Having pillars in the water, for how the width is, ONLY 1 Kilometer (almost 1.75 miles) at the widest point is stupid. If the engineers thought it was great; they would have suggested it. I mean, for a little more than a mile apart in some sections of the Detroit River is absine. Why would you put pillars into a river where it isn't that wide to begin with?? Comon think about it. DUH...I just have to shake my head at some of the stupid questions being asked.
@@Sandra-mw3yp And yet, the Canadian side tower of the Ambassador Bridge IS in the river. And the river is narrower at that point. No need to be so harsh!
@@Sandra-mw3yp Nobody was asking a stupid question. The original post was a statement that the were no pillars in the water.
I'm pretty sure @jeffdragna316 is actually saying it is awesome and not saying "awesome" as if they are doing something wrong. With the recent news story of the Key bridge getting hit a lot of people are saying that. I don't think Jeff is saying they should have pillars in the water. I don't know anything about bridge construction but with the recent news I also say "Awesome, no pillars in the water". Thank you for watching, more coming soon.
Priceless
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Well Done!
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Not just iron workers on this job!
Laborers, cement finishers, welders, rod men, painters, operating engineers, servayors, quality control experts, signal persons, electrians, and the list gies on.
But most importantly don't forget the people running the coffee trucks,..
And the Porta potties, lol!
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yes excellent drone footage well done thanks
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Amazing
Love to see what man can do
It is amazing, thanks for watching.
Merci
Merci
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Who will be the first workmen to reach across and shake hands? This will be momentous! Who will it be?
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I expect the new Baltimore Key Bridge will look like this. Safely clear of the channel.
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Only problem is the Key Bridge has to span 1.6 miles. The main support piers will be in the water, but where it is too shallow for a ship of any larger size to navigate without running aground. But yes it will be cable stayed bridge.
@@leeriffee4606 The Gordie Howe bridge is also 1.6 miles.
Is the international border where the bridge is connected?
according to my map it is
Um...I'm a former Windsorite....LIKE yes
Yes, it's the new bridge connecting Detroit Michigan to Windsor Ontario. Thank you for watching.
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Do you think the engineers are having night sweats when they see the bridge and it's mighty weight at near completion?
What's not shown is how they get the floor decking "inside" the bridge skelton. How are the floor panels installed and what are they made of? The top roadway deck is concrete but what is the inside floor deck made of?
Excellent question, I was thinking the same thing too myself. The "Girders' are what you are referring too...are made of steel. Didn't you know that? What rock have you been hiding under? There is, another RUclips website of the "GordieHoweBridge" that the consortium who is building the bridge. It is a Canada made website the building and what and who and what goes into it. I, personally, check into all 4 RUclipsrs websites at all times cause 3-4 pl have droned it days of each other. You should not however take one site for all that is truth - because it is not. I am a former Windsorite, and for all these RUclipsrs to say or to video something different...well, they are taking their chances that I won't jump down their throat, but the only one I would trust is, BobJonesReality for giving you the honest to god truth, but even so, the Official GordieHoweBridge website lets you get a birds-eye view and why, but RUclips such as this and Micheal Anthony videos are another who goes in-depth, but does not speak to workers like the Canadian site.
The floor deck pieces are called soffit panels and are made of steel. Each soffit panel weighs between 7,275 and 10,141lbs. There are 12 soffit panels for each bridge deck section. You see the soffit panels when the drones fly under the bridge deck. I have never seen a video showing those panels being installed. I would say that they are lowered between the floor beams with the on-deck crane and set in place. then welders would close up the seams from the top side of the soffit panels and/or from the bottom side using the work platform under the bridge. If you look at the 0:32 mark of this vide you will see a gap where the soffit panels meet a floor beam.
There is a lot of good info here in the comment section. I'm not a bridge engineer. Thank you for watching, more coming soon.
Do the crews work exclusively on their respective sides?
This was taken from the Gordie Howe Internation Bridge website: "Once a physical connection is made over the Detroit River, the bridge is treated as an international crossing by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) resulting in both agencies having a presence on respective bridge sites and all individuals accessing the bridge deck - including construction crews - being subject to the rules and legislation for international crossings." It's unclear to me whether the crews have to stay on their side, but there is a point on each side of the bridge (or one point in the middle) where you will have to show proper identification/document to continue past that point. There is a lot of electrical work which needs to be done for the bridge lighting, as well as installation of electrical, fire suppression, drainage systems, barriers, signage, deck paving and pavement markings and complete the multi-use path. Whether crews will be subjected to staying on their sideof the bridge or not remains to be seen.
@@SteveR59 yeah, that's where it gets 'iffy' IMO, that they will have to cross over when they finally meet to make sure everything has been done to specifications. Where they will draw a final line in the sand at one point, I think that border officals will make that call. And then have a beer.
Interesting question, once connection is made and the border patrols take over I would have to imagine the whole actual bridge is open to the workers and the "temporary International Line" is on the land at each side. I could be wrong, just a guess. I just don't see them not allowing workers across the center point. I picture a gate on the bridge at each end right where it starts. Thank you for watching.
@@MotorCityAerial we will see what happens and how Canada Border Services and Homeland Security will treat this. Will be interesting to watch.
What happens if they are 6" off either vertically or horizontally?
They will adjust the stay cables to lower or raise the roadway, as well as adjust it side to side. Also, the last fittings on the sides, I would imagine it's been worked out to to1/8" degree to where on how long both of the sides will be. Who will do the final one; who knows. At that point though, they still have to install the cross beams on each side, and install the pre-made concrete slabs that will join. Remember, the concrete poured inbetween the slabs have to harden approx. 1 week (depending on the weather how fast the concrete will cure - if the cranes are moved up too quickly before the concrete pour additives had a chance to harden (cure) will result in cracks to the surface, and thus erode the stability of the roadway) for the huge cranes on either end can move up and meet. Up to this point, there is a great deal of engineering perspective going on to meet up on both sides.
@@Sandra-mw3yp I'm not being a smart aleck, but how do you know all this? I'm curious.
@@garyolsen3409 What? Are you serious? Is girls not allowed to read? And I listen as someone talks, so I can fully understand, If I don't, then I find out more. Plus, my father was a construction engineer. Does that clarify things for you? I'm the curious type as well. Can you imagine?? I get myself into all sorts of trouble at times, my Husband (an IT specialist) has enough trouble keeping me out of trouble :P
Thanks for the info. I plan on flying the drone there then next few weeks to catch as much as I can. Thanks for watching.
Looks like a good time to film an action movie.
Nick Cage and Eleanor escape to Canada
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How will the structures be aligned?
I heard they are getting the final piece made right now to fit their exact measurements. They will use some hydraulic rams to pull the bridge into perfect alignment then bolt that new piece in. I hope to get some good footage when that happens. Thanks for watching.
We have a bridge about to connect but we still can't enter without a visa.??🤔
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Do the Work Platforms stay attached to the bridge
I'm not positive but I think these work platforms will go away, to be replaced with an Under Bridge Maintenance Gantry. This gantry will travel under the bridge deck allowing workers to inspect and repair. There will be telescoping towers to get access to the sides of the bridge and the gantry will retract to allow it to pass between the tower legs.
I don't think so but I could be wrong. Thank you for watching.
Two questions please. First, the Canadian side of the bridge looks to be a little bit lower than the American side. If correct, is there a way that this can be adjusted out before installing the final tie-in section? And secondly, long span bridges like this can have problems with torsional vibration induced by vortex, shedding. Often times you see aerodynamic treatment along the bridge edges, but in this case, I don't see anything aside from the plate girders exposed to the crosswind. Does anyone know if there is any aerodynamic mitigation that will be installed on this bridge? Thanks.
I've been thinking that the Canadian side is slightly lower, too. They must be using lasers to ensure alignment. As to the torsional vibration, it appears the girders are being sheathed with smooth, angled cover plates which should prevent excessive wind loading. Moreover, the shape of the angled plating will deflect the wind down UNDER the bridge deck compared to OVER the deck, meaning it will generate some lift that will take the load off of the cables and towers. I'm sure they've done a myriad of wind-tunnel testing for the loading. What engineer can forget the Tacoma Narrows bridge?!
Regarding the first question, the stay cables will be re-stressed as needed to ensure adequate vertical alignment of both sides of the bridge deck. This will be done prior to the installation of the pieces for the closure section. Regarding the second question, there will be 2 temporary wind struts installed between the 2 sections, to hold the deck in alignment, until the last 2 edge girders are installed. I have not read anything that would suggest permanent wind fairing being used on this bridge.
Thank you for the kind replies. I’m a retired engineer so of course I always have a few questions when I see things like this bridge. One thing I haven’t been able to quite work out from the videos and perhaps someone here can clarify is the following. Obviously the stay cables on each side of the towers introduce very large compressive forces in the roadway structure due to the horizontal components of the cable stressing forces. I am wondering if the roadway is anchored to the tower in order to counteract these horizontal forces and transfer them into the tower itself, or if the roadway is suspended in midair through the tower without contacting it, so that the roadway hangs freely and is not actually constrained. I would be grateful if someone could clarify this for me. Thank you.
@@ScottESchmidt Taken from the GHIB website: "There are also three segments between each tower, known as the pier table. Throughout the entire deck over water and land, there are only seven segments that will not have stay cables - the three segments that make up each pier table and the mid span closure." Here's a pier table video. ruclips.net/video/ES8865HanqU/видео.html
I don't have a answer for the second question but for the first I did hear it is 100mm (4") out of alignment which is normal and will be pulled together with hydraulic rams and the center section will be installed. I plan on being there with the drone the next few weeks so hopefully we get some good hydraulic bridge moving footage!! Thank you for watching.
Can I assume that inside the towers, is an elevator to perform service in the future?
Don't know, but I do know, there are stairs inside each pillar. Remember, there is airplane lights on top of the Canadian and American Pillars with flashing lights to let pilots know that they have a weypoint, and not to hit it, that it is there; to took out for it and avoid it, so I would imagine that would be stairs to look after the electric table and other engineering points to consider- I think that it also inspect the cables every so often for signs of wear and tear, etc.
The lower sections of each tower have vertical ladders, with a step off platforms to get to the next ladder. The ladders are offset because the lower tower sections are not vertical. There is a elevator in the lower sections that rides on rails, following the slope of the lower sections. The upper sections have a vertical elevator as well as vertical ladders to reach platforms to access the stay cables.
I'm not too sure about that. Thanks for watching.
What are the red large balloons for? Alexa said it was to warn planes about electric wires?????
I'm not too sure. Maybe because they are on the platform where workers are present it is just a extra safety measure for the freighters passing (Even though they are not that high??) Thank you for watching.
Looks like the Canadians finished their side first😀
Yeah they did. I'm really interested in how this final mid-span connection is going to be installed. I hope to get some good footage. Thanks for watching.
6:50 The American side is higher.
Adjusting the cables will line them up before the final piece drops in.
It's hard to tell how much the difference is in height without a view looking perpendicular to the edge girders and also at the same height as the edge girders. The last US section is missing the (12) concrete and stainless stell rebar precast panels Those account for over 600,000 lbs (300 US tons). That will help to lower the US side. Stay cables will be re-stressed, as needed, to allow vertical alignment of both sides of the bridge deck.
@@SteveR59 I love you! You said it perfectly. My dad would of been proud of you :)
From what I read they have a lot of adjustments to make and also hydraulic rams will be used when the final pieces are assembled. I'm hoping to get some good footage in the next few weeks. Thank you for watching.
Is there t shirts I would like one
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just 10 feet to go.
The mid-span closure section is approximately 11 meters (36 ft) long.
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Really high wind is going to snap this bridge.
Oh no, she's built tough!! At least a freighter won't down her!! Thanks for watching.
What flags are below the Canadian flag
WTF? Are you serious? There is no other flags to the Canadian side. I watched the entire video.
@@Sandra-mw3yp look at 4:55, there are flags below the Cdn Flag
@@Sandra-mw3yp There are 4 flags flying below the Canadian flag throughout this video, beginning at the 0:13 mark. At 1:40 and 2:25 you can see that the Canadian flag is almost on the bridge deck. The other flags were possibly being attached or detached at this time. At 4:52 there are just 2 flags below the Canadian flag, and at 6:50 there are 4 flags below the Canadian flag.
They were making changes to their flags the whole time I was flying there. Some parts of video show different setups. Thanks for watching.
@@SteveR59 sorry, I must have been too focused on World of Warcraft and looking at screen to screen (I have 2 atm and working on a 3rd)
No Panamax container ships
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When the St. Lawrence Seaway was being built in the 1950's, planners made a big mistake. They built it to the same dimensions as the Welland Canal, forever limiting the size of salties that can enter the Great Lakes.
Sure beats a phony wall or yer border, trumphumpin facist.
Do you live in a house with walls and doors if so what are you trying to keep out❤❤
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I always thought since the beginning of May, that this bridge will meet both ends the end of May or the first days of June.
So did I, until I read on the Gordie Howe Internation Bridge website that the mid-span closure section would require an "installation process taking approximately four-to-six weeks and multiple steps". Part of that time could be waiting on the 2 edge girder pieces. I don't know when they were going to determine the length required for the 2 edge girders but it takes time to make those 2 pieces and then ship them by truck from Quebec City to Detroit or Windsor.
I kept hearing a couple different connection timelines lately like you said,May/Early June, late June etc. But it sounds like it is right around the corner. I think the pieces will be ready in a week or two then take a few weeks to install??? Stay tuned, I'll keep you updated!!
@@MotorCityAerialFrom my perspective, I'm amazed how fast all of this is taking place. LOL, I think, too, that the drones are flying around keeping workers on their toes so to speak. No slacking off there lol
That is a very small amount of schedule slippage on a project this big.
Emeral River
Are you reading this English on this forum correctly? And, so, what are you trying to say exactly??? Hmm??
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