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Park Bridge Girder Launching

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	The first set of girders being prepared for “launching” from the west abutment of the new bridge. Click here for full size photo
	The first stage of the launching process involved hydraulically pushing the first part of the girder assembly across the gap between the abutment and the first pier. Click here for full-size photo
	The removable nose section of the assembly is shaped like a sleigh runner to ensure the front end crosses above the pier before the girder itself is placed on it. The weight at the back of the assembly prevents the front from tipping into the gap. Click here for full-size photo
	After a few hours, the front of the girder rests atop the first pier, and the nose section hangs over the end, ready for the next push to the second pier. Click here for full-size photo
	Behind the abutment, the assembly awaits the attachment of the next girder segment. Click here for full-size photo
	After the next girder segment was attached, the combined assembly was pushed to the next pier. Click here for full-size photo
	The new Park Bridge structure taking shape high above the existing highway. Click here for full-size photo
	The final push to span the last gap (right) occurred on May 19, 2007. Click here for full-size photo

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