More Inspections Set for Span That Sagged in Green Bay

摘要

Inspection of the Green Bay, Wis.-sited Leo Frigo Bridge, which developed a 2.5-ft sag last year after a piling buckled, also showed severe corrosion in four other piers that "significantly reduced the structural capacity" of their foundation systems, a state report said. Five piers were classified as "Tier 1" in terms of damage severity and potential for safety problems. They were repaired before the bridge re-opened in January, though the studies and analysis continued. The Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation issued an executive summary in August, and the full report is due by year-end.