General Information
Project Type
| Structure: |
Cable-stayed bridge with semi-fan system |
|---|---|
| Secondary structure(s): |
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| Function / usage: |
Motorway bridge / freeway bridge |
| Material: |
Prestressed concrete bridge Structurae Plus/Pro - Subscribe Now! Structurae Plus/Pro - Subscribe Now! |
| Construction method: |
Precast segmental construction |
Location
| Location: |
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA |
|---|---|
| Crosses: |
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| To replace: |
Sam Houston Ship Channel Bridge (1982)
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| Coordinates: | 29° 44' 10.11" N 95° 8' 47.54" W |
Technical Information
Dimensions
| main span | 402 m | |
| number of lanes | 2 x 4 | |
| vertical navigation clearance | > 57 m | |
| pylons | height | 157 m |
Materials
| piers |
reinforced concrete
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|---|---|
| pylons |
reinforced concrete
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Participants
Owner
Design
Checking engineering
Co-contractor
Relevant Web Sites
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Bridge design & engineering: Construction of Texan bridge pylons to be paused for design change
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Houston Chronicle: Harris County replaces engineer on Ship Channel Bridge project, but construction remains halted
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Houston Public Media: Work Ramped Up On New Houston Ship Channel Bridge
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Sam Houston Tollway: Ship Channel Bridge Project
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World Highways: New designer for Houston Channel Bridge
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Zachry Construction: Houston Ship Channel Bridge
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data sheet - Structure-ID
20080297 - Published on:
06/11/2020 - Last updated on:
06/11/2020
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