I remember several decades ago when two bridges on Interstate 5 near Coalinga, California got washed out by heavy rains. What they did was bring in disused railroad cars to build two temporary bridges to get the highway open again until the permanent bridge replacement was constructed.
One problem is to make sure the retaining walls with major possible damage or need for replacement will have to be dealt with as necessary for any temp bridgework to set on.
While they’re doing this, also do some minor road work as needed and connect the on and off ramps on the one side together for addition traffic volume. They’re not needed now as there is no underpass flow.
Connect the Cottman Off ramp to the Milnor On ramp, and instant northbound bypass... That simple in the one direction. Both are two lanes, both at about same level, just need to remove a fence and connect them... Simple.
Never really noticed, but your right, there is literally 5-6 pieces to move, clear some weeds, add some temp lights/signage and you got a bypass at, probably the most convenient spot ever, in relation to a road closure. There must be some reason why they are doing it, and probably to avoid mass volume on an artery that wasn't intended for it.
The government will happily pass up the chance to add another lane in each direction when it would be a lot cheaper and not much more disruptive, if at all. But soon enough, calls to add lanes will happen, if they haven't already.
actually filling in the inner few lanes helps get traffic moving, allowing them to get a bridge in for the outer lanes, technically getting traffic flowing to some degree faster. When they fill the first few lanes in, they buy and build all the materials they will need, building the outer half, then opening those and then reversing it. Getting the outer lanes open and then finishing the whole thing. It should take a few months at longest
Both the pyramids and Stone Henge (just to name a couple) were built by filling the ground to the level needed and putting the finished product in place. It’s not rocket science, the process has been around for 10’s of 1,000’s of years.
Yep i just watched a video where the Arkansas State Police pulled a vehicle over a couple days ago for an illegal lane change, while talking to the occupants she smelled marijuana odor so upon searching the car they siezed approximately 50,000 fentanyl pills OOPS! Someones going to jail for awhile!
Simple solution to theses fires underneath interstates --- Connect super industrial Fire Sprinkler systems to keep fires at bay until reinforcements reach the fire= Problem Solved Thanks
they should fix the road properly and permanently right from the start...the repaired section will probably have reduced speeds and cause a traffic snarl,and the underpass is still closed off...and it will have to be ripped down and redone later. fixing it properly from the get go is the same amount of work as the temporary repair and it will cost half the amount. its actually half as much work to just do it properly and half as expensive. they just want to waste money and get paid twice.
You’re ignoring the fact that getting the materials needed to build it properly will take multiple months and this allows traffic to use it, even if at reduced speed, much sooner while permanent parts are being made.
@@JohnHallgren You may be interested to learn what's actually possible when people actually go to work on things instead of passing around excuses. The I-580 interchange in California suffered a similar failure in 2007, with the fire from an overturned gas tanker causing the collapse of the ramp above it. The permanent repair was completed and the roadway re-opened 26 days later.
@@JohnHallgren thats AFTER its temporarily repaired...its already shut down completely until further notice...then later if its temp fixed it will have to be shut down again and rebuilt...it makes the most sense to just do it properly from the start and take advantage of the shut down..they could do one side and open the road to both ways then do the other side and it will be like it was
artificial pumice rock is crumbly and not suitable for fill.IMO it will be a massive failure when the pumice turns to dust under the vibration of the traffic, good luck
I remember several decades ago when two bridges on Interstate 5 near Coalinga, California got washed out by heavy rains. What they did was bring in disused railroad cars to build two temporary bridges to get the highway open again until the permanent bridge replacement was constructed.
Please send this to Arizona! Virgin river bridge is on 3 1/2 years and at the rate they are going the world will come to a end before they finish .
And the highway engineers pull a rabbit out of their hat.
The exit will be out of action, but at least the main roadway will be open.
Using temporary railway flat cars as a bridge is a great option
You just have to find ones that are the exact correct length
@@neilkurzman4907 You have supports
One problem is to make sure the retaining walls with major possible damage or need for replacement will have to be dealt with as necessary for any temp bridgework to set on.
Pretty Cool great idea, I'm shocked they didn't just fill it with crashing cars then pave over it.🤣👍
Sounds like the scene in Idiocracy.
While they’re doing this, also do some minor road work as needed and connect the on and off ramps on the one side together for addition traffic volume. They’re not needed now as there is no underpass flow.
Connect the Cottman Off ramp to the Milnor On ramp, and instant northbound bypass... That simple in the one direction. Both are two lanes, both at about same level, just need to remove a fence and connect them... Simple.
Never really noticed, but your right, there is literally 5-6 pieces to move, clear some weeds, add some temp lights/signage and you got a bypass at, probably the most convenient spot ever, in relation to a road closure. There must be some reason why they are doing it, and probably to avoid mass volume on an artery that wasn't intended for it.
Great video. Thanks for posting this. Have a nice day.
Atlanta set the bar at 45 days. Permanent fix. No temporary BS. PA will be far less than stellar at fixing this bridge.
The government will happily pass up the chance to add another lane in each direction when it would be a lot cheaper and not much more disruptive, if at all.
But soon enough, calls to add lanes will happen, if they haven't already.
🙏🏾🙏🏾it’s sturdy enough with all that traffic
This is gonna take just as long as a new bridge would with competent planners
actually filling in the inner few lanes helps get traffic moving, allowing them to get a bridge in for the outer lanes, technically getting traffic flowing to some degree faster. When they fill the first few lanes in, they buy and build all the materials they will need, building the outer half, then opening those and then reversing it. Getting the outer lanes open and then finishing the whole thing. It should take a few months at longest
Both the pyramids and Stone Henge (just to name a couple) were built by filling the ground to the level needed and putting the finished product in place. It’s not rocket science, the process has been around for 10’s of 1,000’s of years.
Critics: but why isn't it done instantly?!!!
Yep like the booger eater that commented right above you.
I only see 3 guys standing around whenever I look at the live stream.
Hurry up, gotta get the fentanyl supply route open ASAP. Dealers are already predicting price gouging.
Yep i just watched a video where the Arkansas State Police pulled a vehicle over a couple days ago for an illegal lane change, while talking to the occupants she smelled marijuana odor so upon searching the car they siezed approximately 50,000 fentanyl pills OOPS! Someones going to jail for awhile!
Yes,Amtrak can't handle the smell!!
Why didn't they reroute the north bound traffic to the exit and entrance ramps adjacent to the highway.
It appears they are already doing that based off of google traffic maps. Its very congested at noon, now imagine rush hour.
So, it's easily another 20 year project on I95
Just fix it right
I-95 Rebuilt over and over I waited in traffic for 50 years to build I-95. BUT, they take a couple days to repair 95? WTF
I know where our bipartisan infrastructure money will be going this year. Well this, and route 80 did get some grass seed.
Simple solution to theses fires underneath interstates ---
Connect super industrial Fire Sprinkler systems to keep fires at bay until reinforcements reach the fire= Problem Solved Thanks
Why are they using lightweight filling?
army combat engineers can build it in 3 days... strong enough to drive tanks over
That's right brother used to roll a Bailey bridge across a 100 foot gap in 8 - 10 hours with a 130 guys , sappers forward
@@ronaldmercer9616 Bailey Bridges are single lane
@@jagevtthey'll build 6 of them
Trump said he could fix that brihdge in a week!😵
every station has a different artist rendering🤭
Come on folks that was explosives in the bridge. If jet fuel can’t melt steel in the twin towers how can 87 octane melt bridge girders?👀
Thought that was JP-8 for the sr-72.
they should fix the road properly and permanently right from the start...the repaired section will probably have reduced speeds and cause a traffic snarl,and the underpass is still closed off...and it will have to be ripped down and redone later. fixing it properly from the get go is the same amount of work as the temporary repair and it will cost half the amount. its actually half as much work to just do it properly and half as expensive. they just want to waste money and get paid twice.
So it ain't so!
You’re ignoring the fact that getting the materials needed to build it properly will take multiple months and this allows traffic to use it, even if at reduced speed, much sooner while permanent parts are being made.
@@JohnHallgren You may be interested to learn what's actually possible when people actually go to work on things instead of passing around excuses. The I-580 interchange in California suffered a similar failure in 2007, with the fire from an overturned gas tanker causing the collapse of the ramp above it. The permanent repair was completed and the roadway re-opened 26 days later.
@@JohnHallgren Negative
@@JohnHallgren thats AFTER its temporarily repaired...its already shut down completely until further notice...then later if its temp fixed it will have to be shut down again and rebuilt...it makes the most sense to just do it properly from the start and take advantage of the shut down..they could do one side and open the road to both ways then do the other side and it will be like it was
George Washington bridge.
70 days 🎯
Yeah...this definately is happening quickly. That backhole is just sitting there. Union break.
Jealous that union workers get a break?
Bet the Driver whose vehicle caught fire causing this will have a HUGE increase in their Insurance premium payments for this
he's dead.
he died you dope.
Poop sleeve
BULL SHHH
where's mayor Pete? Riding his bike?
That's what yo f a t a z z needs to do!
Please don't breath that glass dust 😷
They are very stupid they will be out there every night fixing it they make temporary bridge sections boy talking about making a bad situation worse
Unions shd hv this completed easily
... by 2030!
artificial pumice rock is crumbly and not suitable for fill.IMO it will be a massive failure when the pumice turns to dust under the vibration of the traffic, good luck
Well if this bland, non-news doesn't give you a raging stiffy, you should consult your physician.