
Organizations: Bridging North America, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
PRODUCER: McCoig Materials, LLC
PRODUCTS USED: OptiFlo® 50, OptiFlo® MR, UltraFlo® 2000, ConAir®, ConAir® 260, ProLong® L, Impede® CNI
PROJECT START: October 5, 2018
Video courtesy of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project
Cable-Stayed Design
Three Lane Traffic in Each Direction
Two Multi-Use Pedestrian Paths
Total Length – 1.5 Miles
Clear Span – .53 Miles
Photos courtesy of the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is a once-in-a-generation undertaking designed to connect Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario across the Detroit River. The project will deliver much-needed transportation improvements for international travelers, and will provide opportunities for growth to the Windsor-Detroit Region. With a clear span of 0.53 miles, it features the longest main span of any cable-stayed bridge in North America while also placing it as a top five longest bridge of any kind on the continent. The six lanes of traffic and two multi-use pedestrian paths are engineered to accommodate high levels of commercial and passenger traffic. The project also features a state-of-the-art port of entry on each side of the border. These facilities were developed with advanced customs and inspection infrastructure to improve border processing efficiency, enhance security operations, and reduce delays for all vehicles. Furthermore, the project features the Michigan Interchange that connects the bridge directly to I-75. This interchange will improve regional traffic circulation and provide efficient freight access to major transportation networks. Together, these elements create a cutting-edge transportation network that is expected to enhance cross-border trade and support regional development for decades to come.
The NEX® TruMatch™ Cure Box system was used on the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project to provide more accurate concrete strength testing and improve quality control during construction. Unlike traditional test cylinders that often don’t reflect in-place concrete conditions, the NEX® system uses IoT wireless sensors to monitor real-time concrete temperatures in order to match those conditions within the cure box.
By ensuring consistency in the curing environment, the system provided more reliable data for critical operations such as form stripping and post-tensioning. This cutting-edge technology also helped optimize curing operations during extreme weather conditions, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced uncertainty.
Learn more about the NEX® System and Con-Cure® here: https://www.concure.com/