March 2012
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There is very little wiggle room when placing one of these girders. There are little “nubs” on the pier that need to line up with holes on the bottom of the girders. |
Another massive concrete girder arrives on site (March, 2012). |
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| The girder and truck with specialized trailer make the descent down to the staging area. A spotter (on the left) walks alongside. |
It takes a pretty heavy duty crane to lift 116 tons. |
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With three girders in place, a fourth is slowly brought in. |
Girder length: 174 feet. |
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| Crews secure a temporary support before hoisting it into place. | As the girder arrives at the staging area, crews help maneuver things into place prior to the lift. |