The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in coordination with project developer Flatiron/Dragados LLC (FDLLC), completed the safe removal of the center span of the historic 1959 US 181 Harbor Bridge last fall. The successful endeavor marks a significant milestone for the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project located in Corpus Christi, Texas.
After more than 60 years of service, the truss-style steel bridge was replaced by a modern cable-stayed structure designed with safety improvements to better serve maritime traffic, roadway users, pedestrians, and the surrounding community. The removal of the center span was carefully planned and executed with safety, environmental stewardship, and stakeholder coordination as top priorities.
Flatiron/Dragados selected Mammoet to advise on the best and safest method to remove the old Harbor Bridge central span. TxDOT provided oversight and leadership to ensure the work met stringent safety, environmental, and operational standards…