Fredrick Douglass Memorial Bridge Demolition

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Location: Maryland, DC
Owner: South Capital Bridgebuilders, DCDOT
Construction Company: Fay as Demolition Subcontractor
Project Status: Completed in 2022

As a subcontractor, Fay performed the demolition of the 1306 ft long Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and approaches. Much of the work was performed via a 150-ton barge-based crane and a specialty barge crane. The bridge was removed by sawing and lifting the deck in segments and burning and lifting the steel. A portion of the deck and steel on the approaches was removed by way of the controlled drop method. This project also includes the removal of 7 piers in Anacostia River, 2 piers on land, and several pedestals on the approaches.

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After the interior of the cofferdam was fully drained, creating a dry workspace, crews safely proceed with demolition and other necessary construction activities.
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A cofferdam was installed for the demolition of Pier E.
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Overview of the bridge.
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The sun rises over construction and traffic on the bridge.
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A welder works on the bridge.
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Fay works to demolish old piers.