Bridges in coastal areas require special considerations due to their vulnerability to hurricanes and rising sea levels. A replacement for the aging Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is vital for the ...

Washington and Oregon can go with a less expensive fixed span that provides 116 feet of clearance above the river.

NEW BEDFORD — The over 120-year-old New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge will be going from “swing” to “vertical lift” when it’s replaced, according to state plans. That is, instead of opening by swinging ...

Architect and structural engineer Masoud Akbarzadeh has challenged conventional wisdom by constructing a bridge from a material deemed unsuitable: glass. The architect has created a 30-foot-long ...

In early August, the Florida Dept. of Transportation quietly extended—for the second time in two years—the expected completion date to 2029 for the now $866-million Miami Signature Bridge project. The ...

Aging infrastructure is a major issue in the U.S. with nearly 50 percent of bridges considered in poor condition—nearly 12 percent are over 80 years old; 42 percent are over 50. Many have high volumes ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: This story is a collaboration with Biography.com. Researchers at MIT have proven Leonardo da Vinci correct yet again, this time involving his design ...

Lee County officials have decided to solicit bids for the construction of two new three-lane bridges to replace the aging College Parkway spans connecting Fort Myers and Cape Coral. The estimated cost ...