Day 2 - Bridge Demolition


Contractor used a chainsaw to cut the wood a skid steer to remove the decking boards.
   
After the bridge deck was removed this is what it looked like. You can the wear and tear on the bridge.

Looking east towards the bridge.

Standing on the east side of the bridge looking west.

Crane and other tools arriving as mobilization continues.

Current view of the site looking west.

Contractor uses an excavator to pull the steel frame apart. Using shear force to break the rivets.

Excavator cleared away some reinforcement but the contractor decided to use an oxyacetylene torch to cut the bridge column supports and lateral bracing.

Showing the damage done to the bridge during demolition.

Shows more progress of the bridge demolition.

Years of rust and corrosion that weakened the steel.

Laborer operating an oxyacetylene torch while the foreman supervises.















Excavator started demolishing the bridge by pulling it to the east side and pulling it part piece by piece.

Looking west into Carroll Creek after the bridge was dropped.

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