Welcome to the official website for the Indian River Inlet Bridge replacement project. This site is the source for public information related to the design and construction of the new Indian River Inlet Bridge.

DelDOT and Skanska are regrouping following the nor'easter storm which began November 14, which ultimately closed Route 1 and the existing Indian River Inlet Bridge. As the storm began, Skanska secured all cranes and equipment and tower cranes were positioned downwind. Now that the storm has passed, crews are back to work building the pylon towers, installing the falsework structure and getting the cranes back up and running.

Please note the Public Workshop that was postponed on Saturday, November 14 will be rescheduled for January 2010. Check back here for details on plans for that date.
Q: What is the purpose of the cable stays?

A: The cable stays collectively provide strength and tension to balance and hold up the bridge decking. Each cable stay is made up of 19-59 strands of cable and is attached to the bridge deck to support the roadway as it crosses the inlet. Prior to being put to use on this bridge, the cable stays are put through 2 million cycles of stretching to ensure they can withstand the force of hurricane-strength winds. Afterwards a leak test is performed to ensure that there was no cracking or damage to the cable stays.

Interestingly enough, a bridge builder can remove and repair one strand within the cable without disrupting the remaining strands. Think of it as a doctor doing surgery.

Live Construction Cams and Time-Lapse Videos

 

Rt. 1 around the IRIB reopened Sunday Nov 15 at 2pm. No traffic impacts at this time.

 
New October Photos in the Photo Gallery!




Last Updated on November 13, 2009