Idaho Hosts 3-D Peer Exchange

An Idaho workshop and peer exchange on 3-D engineered models for construction drew more than 60 participants from public agencies and private industry. The Idaho Transportation Department and Federal Highway Administration organized the event. Topics included applications of 3-D models during design, using 3-D models for construction engineering and quality assurance, and creating implementation plans. Participants also shared successes and lessons learned.

Idaho Accelerates Bridge Project

The Idaho Transportation Department received an FHWA Highways for LIFE grant to use accelerated bridge construction techniques on a project to replace two bridges on State Highway 75 near Challis. Crews replaced the bridge over the East Fork and the bridge over the main channel of the Salmon River on Highway 75. They used precast concrete bridge elements to finish in one construction season.

Source: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/everydaycounts/edcnews/index.cfm