Pouring Piers 8, 9, and 10

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Monday, January 16th was another bridge closure day for pouring three more piers. The temperature was 28 degrees at 8:00 am. At 9:00 am the temperature came up above freezing, but a short snow storm passed through and the wind picked up from the south across the bridge. The bad weather slowed everything down a bit.

Piers 8, 9, and 10 were poured today. Pier 9 is considered the "center" of the bridge and has been designed as an expansion joint. It was distinguishable from the others by the lack of the coated green rebar extending above the pile forms. Instead, this pier has special provisions for the expansion joint. This brings the total number of pier caps completed to 9. Only 6 more piers to go! The Ironworkers are busy getting the next 3 ready to be formed and poured next week. The bridge was re-opened to traffic at 4:10 pm.

Pouring Piers 8, 9, and 10

Pier 9 with the provisions for the expansion joint

Pump truck waiting for the next concrete truck

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