On Aug. 18, 2012 crews moved the new Maryland Avenue Bridge to its permanent location. The bridge superstructure was built in an adjacent location moved into place with a Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SMPT) with 352 wheels. This innovative construction method reduced the amount of time that I-35E needed to be closed to replace the bridge. The SPMT moved the bridge in two sections, each weighing 1,300 tons.

 

Here are a couple of time-lapse videos showing the move:

 

 

 

 

You can you can watch a replay of the move by changing the time and date on the webcam image below:

 

 

The images of the Maryland Avenue Bridge were refreshed every 5 minutes.