New innovations revolutionize concrete bridge construction for safer, stronger infrastructure.
Concrete bridge design and construction have evolved with the introduction of precast segmental deck erection, especially in highway projects. Recent advancements have extended this method to railway projects, seismic regions, small-scale projects, and bridge substructures. Prestressing and stay cables play crucial roles in concrete bridges, with new innovations in cable technology emerging. Additionally, extra-dosed and truss-type bridge decks are being introduced to enhance the efficiency of precast segmental construction for spans ranging from 100 to 300 meters.