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WILLIAM R. BENNETT BRIDGE
Location:Kelowna, BC, Canada Description:In June 2005, the Okanagan Lake Concession Partnership was selected to design, build, finance and operate the William R. Bennett Bridge. This bridge is the only one of its kind in Canada and one of only a few floating bridges in the world. It is a critical lifeline structure crossing Okanagan Lake and linking the communities of Kelowna and Westbank. The new toll-free bridge, which replaces the current Okanagan Lake Bridge, has five lanes, an elevated span to allow for the passage of marine traffic, and improved access for cyclists and pedestrians. The new crossing, approximately 1060 m (3478 ft.) in length, consists of: 690 m (2263 ft.) of floating concrete pontoons with an elevated deck; two 54 m (177 ft.) transition spans; and a 277 m (909 ft.) long west approach ramp structure which includes a 52 m (170 ft.) long high level navigation span. Owner:Government of British Columbia Concessionaire:Okanagan Lake Concession Partnership Client:WRB Bridge Group (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contractor) Scope of Work:In the preliminary stages of the project, Buckland & Taylor Ltd., in association with Westmar Consultants, prepared the preliminary design, design criteria and detailed design of the continuous composite steel girder west approach ramp. This design, which includes the high level navigation span with vertical clearance of 18 m (59 ft.), was part of the base design used for bidding the project. As the Designer for the Design/Build/Finance/Operate team, Buckland & Taylor Ltd., with Norwegian partners Aas-Jakobsen and Johs. Holt A.S., was responsible for carrying out the structural design for the entire crossing and the associated engineering services during construction (including field reviews). The structures are designed to have a minimum design life and expected service life of 75 years. The bridge officially opened May 25, 2008.
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