The Streicker Bridge has a main span and four approaching ramps, so-called legs. Structurally, the main span is a deck-stiffened arch and the legs are curved continuous girders supported by steel ...

Large drifts place large deformation demands on other bridge components, such as shear studs and steel girders. Damage to these components may lead to permanent deformations in the superstructure, ...

SHIZUOKA--The land ministry is investigating what caused the deadly accident here involving a falling bridge girder, but one general contractor has said an “unbelievable mistake” was committed.