Benning Road Bridge Replacement | Volkert Location: Washington, DC Client: District Department of Transportation (DDOT) One of Volkert’s high-profile projects in the District of Columbia is the Benning Road Bridge Replacement over the Anacostia River. The work included a study to assess the soundness of the old Benning Road Bridge, including a structural evaluation, scour analysis, and geotechnical and environmental reports. Study results indicated that the bridge was unfit for rehabilitation and that replacement was required. The 548-foot, 8-lane replacement bridge designed by Volkert is a 5-span, continuous, multi-girder bridge which required less piers then the previous bridge, thus reducing environmental impacts to the river. The design maintained uninterrupted utility service through

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