US 60 Over Tennessee River New Truss Bridge

This superstructure features an aesthetically pleasing truss without verticals or sway and portal bracing utilized in conventional truss design. The challenge of providing this clean and open design was met by paying partic- ular attention to truss proportions, erection requirements, connection details, and seismic requirements (New Madrid Fault Zone). Due to the many challenges, the contractor and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet worked closely together to successfully complete this unique structure despite design changes, flooding, and an accelerated schedule, which we will discuss in this session