On May 9th in 2013, a tanker truck crashed on a ramp beneath the Route 22/322 overpass at the massive I-81 interchange near Harrisburg, PA. The resulting fire damaged the bridge, which required emergency replacement.
On May 23rd, High Steel was awarded a fast-track contract by PennDOT to fabricate the replacement steel for the project. Steel was ordered that same day and arrived from the mill 11 days later. Fabrication on the 365-ton project began immediately, and steel delivery began on August 9th. The project's general contractor, G.A. & F.C. Wagman, awarded High Structural Erectors the subcontract to erect the steel for the new bridge. Erection of the 30 I-girders and two box girders began on August 12th, and was completed August 26th. In all, 95 calendar days elapsed between notice to proceed to the completion of erection.
Project Specs
Bridge Type: Plate Girder with Box Girder Pier Caps
Steel Tonnage: 365 Tons
Steel Type: A588 Grade 50W
Coating: Painted (Three Coats)
Project Team
Project Owner: PennDOT
Design Consultant: Gannett Fleming
General Contractor: G.A & F.C. Wagman
Steel Fabricator: High Steel Structures LLC
Steel Erector: High Structural Erectors LLC