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Construction of the New Sunset Beach, NC, Bridge
Jo O'Keefe Copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved
Projected completion date: December 14, 2010
English Construction Company, Inc., Lynchburg, Virginia
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This
photo shows the frame of the end bent on the island side on top of built
up soil. The end bent is being constructed now.
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These
columns are on the island side. The end bent is further in this direction.
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November 13,
2009
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Temporary
yellow support towers or columns have
been added on each side of
the 230-foot waterway "opening."
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Parallel to the
causeway, columns support girders.
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November 15,
2009
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The
end bent, island-side ramp, detour and old bridge tender's house
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Island-side
ramp
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The end bent shown
above on August 23, 2009, is now connected to the overpass shown in
the above two photos.
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Columns awaiting
girders and pavement
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Portion of bridge
on island side. 230-foot waterway opening will be to the left.
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December 16,
2009
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These photos show
the rip rap and dirt built up to support cars going to or from the causeway
as they enter or exit the bridge on the island side.
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In these photos
men the bevy of vehicles driven by workmen can be seen while they work
on the final rebars on the island end of the bridge ramp. They are making
final adjustments before pouring concrete into and over the rebars.
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