2014 Virginia Concrete ConferenceConcrete: Enhancing Our Future

“VDOT’s Use of Architectural Concrete”Julius F. J. Völgyi, Jr., P.E.

March 6, 2014

SIGNATURE BRIDGES:Robert E. Lee Bridge – Richmond, VA Old New

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Ellett Valley Bridge Smart Highway – Christiansburg/Blacksburg, VA

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Varina-Enon Bridge Henrico/Chesterfield County Lines, VA

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Architectural Treatment / Aesthetics

“ Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder”

“Form follows function”

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ABUTMENT WINGS

Elephant Ear Wing U-Back Wing

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ARCHITECTURAL FOR U-BACK WINGS:Project: Interstate Rte. 295 over Interstate Rte. 95

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EXAMPLE 1: Project: Route 250 over Rivanna River“Free Bridge” – Charlottesville, Virginia

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Date: 1990

Spans: 135’-120’-135’; Width: 112’-8”

EXAMPLE 1: PIER DETAILSProject: Route 250 over Rivanna River“Free Bridge” – Charlottesville, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 1: PIER DETAILSProject: Route 250 over Rivanna River“Free Bridge” – Charlottesville, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 1: PIER DETAILSProject: Route 250 over Rivanna River“Free Bridge” – Charlottesville, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 1: TERMINAL WALL DETAILSProject: Route 250 over Rivanna River“Free Bridge” – Charlottesville, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 2:Project: Route 11 Maury RiverCity of Lexington/Rockbridge County, Virginia

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Date: 1998

Spans: 105’-3@138’-105’; Width: 83’-8” out-out

EXAMPLE 2: PIER DETAILSProject: Route 11 Maury RiverCity of Lexington/Rockbridge County, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 2: PIER DETAILSProject: Route 11 Maury RiverCity of Lexington/Rockbridge County, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 2: PIER DETAILSProject: Route 11 Maury RiverCity of Lexington/Rockbridge County, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 2: CONC. RAILING DETAILSProject: Route 11 Maury RiverCity of Lexington/Rockbridge County, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 3:Project: Route 60 over Little Creek (Pretty Lake)Norfolk, Virginia

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Date: 1999

Spans: 6@68’; Width: 88’-8”

EXAMPLE 3: BEAM DETAILSProject: Route 60 over Little Creek (Pretty Lake)Norfolk, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 3: BEAM DETAILSProject: Route 60 over Little Creek (Pretty Lake)Norfolk, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 3: BEAM DETAILSProject: Route 60 over Little Creek (Pretty Lake)Norfolk, Virginia

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EXAMPLE 3: MISC. DETAILSProject: Route 60 over Little Creek (Pretty Lake)Norfolk, Virginia

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Natural Bridge, Virginia

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Questions ?

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