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This paper identifies the problems and challenges with the making of the Bridge Brothers documentary, from its inception to the distribution. It will discuss the intent of the film from the perspective of the filmmakers, and the bridge painting contractor. The documentary explains the importance of re-painting and rehabilitating our nation’s bridges, while exploring life on the bridge for the industrial bridge painters (Bridge Brothers) on the Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman Bridges in Philadelphia.
This paper identifies the unique steps taken to safely remove lead-based paint from a major highway/commuter railroad bridge connecting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Camden, New Jersey, followed by the application of a new long lasting protective coating system. The paper addresses project phasing by the owner and coordination with the commuter train to keep costs down and to minimize inconvenience to the public.
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The Brooklyn Bridge is a daily transportation lifeline for more than 200,000 people. It is one of the oldest and most recognizable bridges in the US and was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it opened in 1883. The Bridge has been designated both a National and New York City Landmark.
This paper describes a bridge coating operation and maintenance manual that was developed for the City of Vancouver which operates and maintains an inventory of 33 bridges with coated steel elements.