Join WTS-NH on November 8 at 12 p.m. for a Lunch n' Learn event to learn about the East Haddam Swing Bridge in Connecticut.
Hear from Hardesty & Hanover (H&H) to learn about the preliminary and final design for the rehabilitation of the East Haddam Swing Bridge for the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The East Haddam Swing Bridge is a four-span truss bridge carrying two lanes of Route 82 traffic over the Connecticut River. This steel truss bridge comprises a single-span deck truss, a single-span through truss, and a two-span through truss swing span. Originally constructed in 1913, this 465-foot center bearing swing span bridge provides a 200-foot clear channel for navigation in the main channel. The trusses are composed of riveted built-up truss members, rolled members, and forged eye-bars. Truss node connections make use of both pin and gusset plate connections.
Our Presenters:
Andrew Amarone, PE, is a project engineer with over seven years of experience in fixed and movable bridge rehabilitation and replacement design. Andrew provided structural engineering support for the East Haddam Swing Bridge project's replacement deck and floor system, sidewalk cantilever supports and custom bridge railing.
Bill Stickle, P.E. is a mechanical engineer with six years of experience in the inspection, analysis, construction, rehabilitation, and/or design of Heavy Movable Structures, with an emphasis on movable bridge design. Bill was responsible for designing the full replacement of the span drive machinery.
Kimberly Smith, PE, CEng, is a Project Manager and Senior Associate at H&H with over 18 years of experience specializing in structural design, analysis, and inspection services on various types of fixed and movable bridge projects. Kim led the rehabilitation design for the East Haddam Swing Bridge project and is currently project managing the construction phase.
To tune in to the virtual Lunch n' Learn, email [email protected] for a link to the virtual meeting on November 8 at 12 p.m.