SR8 Bridge Move
Structural Monitoring

Live monitoring data for the client, gaining insights on the bridge’s movement and performance

Our fully automated, high-precision system eliminated the need for launch stops to collect data, saving hours per event

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The Challenge

New bridge needed to replace the old
Monitoring of the bridge movement during the incremental launch

The SR8 Bridge move project over the Cuyahoga River Valley in Akron, Ohio, is making significant strides and Geocomp is at the forefront, providing a smooth and precise launch. Over the past few months, our team has been onsite monitoring incremental launch events and structural performance.

The Solution

Geocomp’s cutting-edge monitoring technologies are playing a crucial role in the bridge move remaining on track. Our team is closely observing the launching nose assembly to help prevent excessive downward deflection while maintaining horizontal alignment. Multiple high-precision monitoring systems are in place, including an Automated Motorized Total Station (AMTS) mounted on the bridge, strain gauges, laser distance meters, and two additional AMTS units monitoring bridge pier and launching nose deflections from the ground.