Civil engineers weigh in on I-95 repair process in Philadelphia

Engineers say temporary fixes of I-95 or military bridges are not viable options.

The questions engineers have now are about the integrity of the bridge's abutments -- the structures that connect the bridge to the ground.

That will be telling to the timeline. When a piece of I-85 in Atlanta burned down in 2017, the abutments were not damaged and it took crews 44 days to fix the bridge. Engineers say with the volume this section of 95 experiences, temporary fixes, or military bridges are not viable options.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

6abc /  🏆 250. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Body recovered from Interstate 95 collapse wreckagePHILADELPHIA — (PHILADELPHIA) -- Officials recovered a body from the wreckage of the Interstate 95 collapse in Philadelphia, which happened on Sunday morning when a tanker caught fire beneath an underpass.
Read more »

Megawatt Electrical Motor Designed By MIT Engineers Could Help Electrify Aviation - CleanTechnicaTechnology demonstrations show the machine’s major components achieve the required performance. help electrify aviation
Read more »

Killer Mike Drops Wisdom With André 3000, Future, Eryn Allen Kane on 'Scientists and Engineers'.KillerMike is sharing one more song from his upcoming solo album ahead of its release later this week, dropping the star-studded “Scientists and Engineers,” featuring André 3000, Future, and ErynAllenKane.
Read more »

Killer Mike, Future & André 3000 Are ‘Scientists & Engineers’ on New Single: Listen NowThe Dungeon Family reunion serves as the lead single for Killer Mike’s forthcoming sixth studio album.
Read more »

Boil water advisory issued for parts of West PhiladelphiaOfficials say a pumping station serving a section of upper West Philadelphia failed between 3:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. on Sunday.
Read more »

Boil water advisory in effect for parts of West PhiladelphiaBREAKING A boil water advisory is in effect for parts of West Philadelphia after a pumping station failed. Full list of impacted areas on the app.
Read more »