The Foundations
The bridge foundations are supported by thirty 351⁄2 inches (900 mm) diameter CFA (continuous flight auger) piles varying in length. The bridge structure is suspended on five ground anchors which are drilled 98 ft (30 m) into the ground.
Approximately 600 m3 (780 cu yd) of concrete were used in the bridge foundations.
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