Taking the temporary bridge down

From ODOT-

Bridge demolition is fun to watch, as shown by these pictures taken as we removed the original Willamette River Bridge in 2009. We are using the same process to remove the temporary bridge.

No, it’s not a scene from “Transformers.” It’s a specialized hydraulic crane crunching a big bite out of the old bridge.

Multiple demolition cranes worked to demolish the original bridge and sort through the rubble.



Demolition of a bridge column reveals the steel bars that give it strength. Recycling as much steel, concrete and other construction materials as we can saves taxpayer dollars and significantly reduces the project’s waste stream.