Bridge structure and method

摘要

A system for tension bracing a series of spaced girders forming a part of a bridge which includes a lateral member extending across the tops of the series of spaced girders. A first end of the lateral member is attached to a first girder in the series of spaced girders. A second end of the lateral member engages an adjustable mount, which is affixed to the last girder in the series of spaced girders. The adjustable mount adjusts the tension in the lateral member and, once a predetermined tension is reached, the lateral member is affixed to the intermediate girders in the series of spaced girders.

主权项

1. A method of tension bracing a bridge comprising:
attaching a first end of a lateral member to a first girder in a series of spaced girders having a first girder, a last girder, and at least one intermediate girder spaced laterally between said first girder and said last girder, wherein each said girder has a top for supporting a decking and a bottom; attaching an adjustable mount to said last girder wherein said adjustable mount engages a second end of said lateral member such that tension can be applied to said lateral member; adjusting said adjustable mount to apply a predetermined tension to said lateral member; and attaching said lateral member to each of said intermediate girders, wherein said lateral member is attached at or adjacent said top of each said spaced girder and wherein said lateral member does not protrude through said girders.