Just thinking.
Since this bridge was essentially new and won't require any engineering, just whip out the plans.
Any idea how long it takes to recast all the parts? Or should I say how long to cure after pouring? To be put in place.
Dennis is right.
I worked in a bridge fabrication plant that had built a bridge on I-95 in Bridgeport, Ct. about 2005-2006, and the same thing happened.
We had to replace a portion of the span because it got so hot that the bridge girders deflected due to high heat. Touched the road under the span.
High Steel in Lancaster, Pa. supplied a ''temporary span'' to bridge the gap after that burned section was removed.
I believe I-95 was reopened in about 7-10 days, had slow speeds in that area anyway because of multiple bridge projects on-going within a 6 mile distance.
Got to build the same span twice.
Total time replacement time to fabricate 8 replacement bridge girders and cross-frames was 14 weeks. Including abrasive blast cleaning, a 3 coat paint system, and a ''bridge lay-down'' assembly. Which means the structure was assembled to new elevations, then taken apart and shipped.
Took Ct. DOT 4 weeks to approve the replacement ''price''.