Dismantling the Gerald Desmond Bridge: How Kiewit Infrastructure West did it

January 16, 2025

Spanning five decades of service, the Gerald Desmond Bridge was deconstructed in a groundbreaking US$28 million project. Through advanced engineering, collaborative planning, and a focus on sustainability, the demolition achieved zero environmental incidents, repurposed over 100,000 tonnes of materials, and set a new benchmark for the industry. The demolition of the Gerald Desmond Bridge, spanning the Long Beach Inner Harbor Back Channel in California, marked a significant achievement in collaborative engineering, sustainability, and technical innovation.

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