Case Study
I-759 Bridge over Coosa River | Volkert
I-759 Bridge over Coosa River | Volkert Location: Gadsden, AL Client: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) The Alabama Department of Transportation realized a longstanding vision for dual bridges at the I-759 crossing of the Coosa River in Gadsden, AL, using Volkert’s services from early planning for the first bridge to the design of the second span. Volkert provided a design for dual bridges across the Coosa River nearly thirty years ago, but only a single bridge was built. More recently, a new design was provided for the second span, a 1,308 foot-long, three-lane bridge. Volkert was responsible for the preliminary and final design, survey, and environmental services. Volkert conducted engineering and environmental studies to obtain environmental approval for the extension of appr