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Douglas MacArthur Bridge
Detroit,MI |
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 Project
Description: The engineer dive team was comprised of a three-man team utilizing two engineers as the
dive inspectors and one dive technician as a tender / standby diver. Utilized surface supply diving techniques for
inspections.
Underwater color video camera was mounted
to the engineer/ divers dive hat to document all
areas of inspection for future review. Pertinent
photos and drawings were utilized in the report
to show existing condition of the piers.
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 Special
Issues and Needs:
• Open Spandrel Concrete Arch Bridge
• 2356-feet long with 19 piers Bridge has 19 piers
• Four Lanes of traffic connects the City of Detroit with Belle Isle
Services
provided:
• Performed comprehensive underwater inspection and
assessment of 19 piers
•Conducted condition assessment and bridge rating using NBIS standards and Pontis rating system
• Completed level I and II scour analysis
• Completed hydrographic and side-scan surveys
Project Summary:
The project was completed on schedule and to budget in July of 2003. |
