POW – MIA Vigil & Freedom Ride Bridge
The POW-MIA Vigil and Freedom Ride Bridge in Meredith, New Hampshire, is a tribute to the prisoners of war and those missing in action from all branches of the United States Armed Forces. The bridge was originally built in 1947 and was dedicated to the memory of Meredith residents who lost their lives in World War II.
In 2012, the bridge was rededicated to honor POWs and MIAs from all wars. The POW-MIA Vigil and Freedom Ride Bridge is adorned with flags, plaques, and emblems that honor the men and women who have sacrificed for their country.
The bridge connects the town of Meredith to the Interstate Highway system and is a major resort destination in the summer.
The Problem
The deck and bridge substructure was designed in one piece, eliminating the option to replace the deck. With the influx of tourists in the region during the summer, no construction is possible from June to August. This meant the project had to span two years by rehabbing half the deck in 2022 and the remainder in the spring of 2023.
Our Solution
The Project specification called for Galvashield® XP4 to be used for full and partial depth repair on the deck and Galvashield® DAS anodes paralleling the expansion joints at each end of the bridge.
As the project began, the scope changed from concrete repairs to the removal of the entire deck using hydro-demolition. The new replacement deck utilized galvanic anodes as originally specified but placed across the entire deck.
The Result
This rehabilitation solution earned significant time and cost savings for the owner compared to other solutions or complete replacement.
They also added 20 years of additional service life to the deck and enabled the continuous use of this bridge during the project.
Technology Used
These innovative products and technologies were used on this project.