Twin cable-stayed bridge revolutionizes Houston Ship Channel transportation.
The Houston Ship Channel Bridge is a unique cable-stayed bridge with two superstructures, making it one of the largest of its kind. The bridge has a mainspan of 381m and a navigational clearance of 53m. It features twin concrete towers that rise 130m above ground and were built in sections using jumping forms. The steel grids and precast concrete slabs were used to construct the beams, which were connected by high-strength bolts. The main goal was to create a large, sturdy bridge for the Houston Ship Channel, and the key findings show that the innovative design and construction methods were successful in achieving this goal.