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This document provides an overview of how precast concrete segmental bridges became popular in the United States. It began in Europe after WWII when engineers turned to prestressed concrete to quickly rebuild bridges. The first precast segmental bridge was built in France in 1946. While this type proliferated in Europe, American engineers were initially skeptical. However, as the technology advanced, it emerged as a competitive alternative. The document highlights the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway project in Ta
- Author
- Tony Park
- Language
- EN