Have you ever imagined walking across a bridge that spans over a river and carries not just cars but also the weight of history? Right here, we are standing on the Dollarton Bridge in Vancouver, a bridge that has seen the city grow and change through the decades. Opened in 1948, this steel truss bridge served the community for many years until it was replaced in 2001 by the two-lane reinforced concrete bridge you see today. But more than just concrete and steel, the Dollarton Bridge is a testament to the remarkable engineering feats of its time. During construction of the new bridge, KWH Constructors came up with an innovative solution to overcome the space limitations. They built a custom gantry crane designed to move precast box stringers, each weighing a massive 60 tons, into place. This marvel of engineering allowed half of the new bridge to be completed and opened to traffic while the old bridge was demolished and the rest of the new bridge was built. The Dollarton Bridge is more than just a way to cross the Seymour River; it’s symbolic of the ingenuity and resilience of the people who built and use this bridge.
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