The Gilbertville Bridge, which spans the Androscoggin River in Canton, Maine, has deteriorated over its 68-year existence. Its reconstruction considers the pros and cons of the inclusion of a multi-use lane to accommodate snowmobiles, horses, all-terrain vehicles and other recreational vehicles. Three options will be explored considering design and cost: (1) a two-lane bridge with no multi-use lane, (2) a two-lane bridge with an additional full service multi-use lane, and (3) a two-lane bridge with a restricted multi-use lane. The scope of this report includes estimating the loading, design of the main superstructure members, and design of the deck.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Sorrentino, Michael Emilio
• Bullio, Marc Christopher

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02D528M

Advisor

• Ray, Malcolm H.

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright