Without the pier, they said, it was impossible for ... of what was installed without reviewing structural drawings of the bridge. But images taken before the disaster, he said, suggested that ...

Experts say that like many older bridges it lacked protections that could prevent a direct hit from a large ship. There were round islands of concrete, known as “dolphins,” near its piers.

SOLEBURY, PA — – The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission is initiating a project to repair failing mortar and loose stones on the in-river piers that support four of the agency’s non ...

Harkness said the MDTA is specifically gathering samples from the location where the new bridge piers could be installed. He said there's an extra level of consideration when it comes to designing ...

The new bridge is being built adjacent to the existing River Draw. Construction of the 24 approach ... It is supported on piers 95-ft apart and 84 8-ft-dia drilled shafts up to 240-ft deep ...