all this is precast - precast is made exactly to the specs of the blueprints .... some times your engineer is a dei hire... and sometimes your precast yard employs 75% work release inmates from the local penitentiary... this guys talking alot of shit tho... careful camera man lol... pre cast is the third most dangerous job in the state
@@MrLee-ue7iu We are hoping so, but our concerns are with safety currently. They have the sidewalk open to the public which is clearly unsafe. Thank you for your comment and support for our channel!
I get it bruh, I had to work with municipal engineers who thought they were infallible and completely ignored all the repaires we had to do to ALL their projects again and again and again......
The concrete test you are referring to is called a cylinder test. Depending on the quantity of concrete being placed that day, at least one test cylinder is cast. These are stored for 28 days and broken to determine PSI at failure vs. mix design. The amount of air entrainment and slump tests are also performed. The water is not designed to run off the bridge at the railing. The three 'breaks' you refer to are expansion joints and allow the bridge to move with the temperatures. At 3:50, it appears the neoprene gland that is designed to keep debris and water out of these expansion joints was never installed out to the edge of the deck (under the steel plate) and was stuffed in the barrier joint. The metal railing appears to be a problem throughout. At 6:51, it appears there is a weep hole (next to your hand) that is perhaps meant to drain the water to the other side of the barrier where there is a catch basin (seen at 10:04). When you mention they will be capping the bridge next spring, I assume this means they will be placing a 2" low-slump concrete layer on top. It appears there is also a raised median yet to be installed, too. The state or county likely owns the bridge. The federal gov't pays for much of it but then it is the road authority's to maintain (state hwy or county road). As far as 'bouncing' goes, this is normal - especially when a loaded truck goes by. It is when a bridge doesn't 'bounce' that you run into problems. The bridge has to move.
@@walkthiswaymedia The only thing I can think of on the railing is that the anchor bolts shifted during the concrete pour. They are probably working on a permanent solution but had to temporarily erect the railing in order to open that side of the bridge - enabling work on the other side to be performed.
@@walkthiswaymedia Just one more thing: 28-day strength does not mean the bridge cannot be open to traffic before 28 days. Normally, five to seven days is enough for a bridge, depending on conditions and type of structure.
What ever company got paid to build that bridge, they should be sued to repair it, like it should in good standing. I agree that contractors and employees did really awful work. It pitted in the road cause that was the end of the cement truck load, did the truck wash out right there cause that what it looks like, crap. It's one town one side and another town on the opposite side, usually splitting the cost of maintaining during winter and etc. If it's federal funded, but not a federal interstate it the towns responsibility of upkeep. To add to your thoughts.
Any Idaho farmer would do better than that garbage. What you're witnessing here is the result of modern University education. It's a testament to the low intelligence of the latest generation of engineers & superintendents. Wouldn't be surprised if it was a out of state contractor that did the work so you couldn't blame it on potato farmers in the first place.
A small construction company in Eagle Idaho helped build the Dent bridge at the upper end of Dworshak Dam. We can do it! However, this bridge is giving me the same gut wrenching feeling as watching Mexicans flailing about with chainsaws for the Forest Service during fire season.
Makes sense. In my several decades of life, I've notice a steep decline in quality and craftsmanship in just about everything.
Ain't that the truth!
all this is precast - precast is made exactly to the specs of the blueprints .... some times your engineer is a dei hire... and sometimes your precast yard employs 75% work release inmates from the local penitentiary... this guys talking alot of shit tho... careful camera man lol... pre cast is the third most dangerous job in the state
You're absolutely right especially in the last 20 years
@@jacobhoffman2553it's a good thing I worked at Idaho precast so I know what to look out for but thanks for the heads up... I'm Jesse btw
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But this looks like Blue state craftmanship , confusing.
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It looks like a work in progress to be completed after winter.
@@MrLee-ue7iu We are hoping so, but our concerns are with safety currently. They have the sidewalk open to the public which is clearly unsafe. Thank you for your comment and support for our channel!
Before or after the rails fall into the river?
I get it bruh, I had to work with municipal engineers who thought they were infallible and completely ignored all the repaires we had to do to ALL their projects again and again and again......
That's crazy!
Super frustrating I bet
The concrete test you are referring to is called a cylinder test. Depending on the quantity of concrete being placed that day, at least one test cylinder is cast. These are stored for 28 days and broken to determine PSI at failure vs. mix design. The amount of air entrainment and slump tests are also performed. The water is not designed to run off the bridge at the railing. The three 'breaks' you refer to are expansion joints and allow the bridge to move with the temperatures. At 3:50, it appears the neoprene gland that is designed to keep debris and water out of these expansion joints was never installed out to the edge of the deck (under the steel plate) and was stuffed in the barrier joint. The metal railing appears to be a problem throughout. At 6:51, it appears there is a weep hole (next to your hand) that is perhaps meant to drain the water to the other side of the barrier where there is a catch basin (seen at 10:04). When you mention they will be capping the bridge next spring, I assume this means they will be placing a 2" low-slump concrete layer on top. It appears there is also a raised median yet to be installed, too. The state or county likely owns the bridge. The federal gov't pays for much of it but then it is the road authority's to maintain (state hwy or county road). As far as 'bouncing' goes, this is normal - especially when a loaded truck goes by. It is when a bridge doesn't 'bounce' that you run into problems. The bridge has to move.
@@danlowe8684 Thank you. Thank you for your technical analysis. We appreciate you!
@@walkthiswaymedia The only thing I can think of on the railing is that the anchor bolts shifted during the concrete pour. They are probably working on a permanent solution but had to temporarily erect the railing in order to open that side of the bridge - enabling work on the other side to be performed.
@@walkthiswaymedia Just one more thing: 28-day strength does not mean the bridge cannot be open to traffic before 28 days. Normally, five to seven days is enough for a bridge, depending on conditions and type of structure.
What ever company got paid to build that bridge, they should be sued to repair it, like it should in good standing. I agree that contractors and employees did really awful work. It pitted in the road cause that was the end of the cement truck load, did the truck wash out right there cause that what it looks like, crap. It's one town one side and another town on the opposite side, usually splitting the cost of maintaining during winter and etc. If it's federal funded, but not a federal interstate it the towns responsibility of upkeep. To add to your thoughts.
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Thank you for the added thoughts in your comment appreciate it
Nothing to be proud of and we put up with the neverending construction.
@@brucecochran8297 💯
So true
Its the Shimm bridge!
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I love it The Shimm Bridge 😂
Note to self. Don't let potato Farmers build you a bridge.
I have a tendency to agree with you there. This is the Idaho department of transportation doing.
Any Idaho farmer would do better than that garbage. What you're witnessing here is the result of modern University education. It's a testament to the low intelligence of the latest generation of engineers & superintendents. Wouldn't be surprised if it was a out of state contractor that did the work so you couldn't blame it on potato farmers in the first place.
A small construction company in Eagle Idaho helped build the Dent bridge at the upper end of Dworshak Dam. We can do it! However, this bridge is giving me the same gut wrenching feeling as watching Mexicans flailing about with chainsaws for the Forest Service during fire season.
@skyblueiiii 😲
@@corinaharris9095 correct. They're out of Utah