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Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Construction
Building a massive bridge like the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge requires precise engineering and step-by-step assembly. Constructed 900 feet (274m) above the Colorado River, this iconic structure features a 1,060-foot (323m) central span.
The construction process followed a strategic sequence:
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Erecting piers on both sides of the canyon
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Installing temporary towers to support construction
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Assembling the arch across the canyon
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Removing temporary towers and cables after securing the arch
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Erecting spandrel columns to support the roadway
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Laying the bridge deck to complete the structure
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