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:: Monday, February 23, 2004 ::
Charleston, S.C., Bridge Builders Hit Milestone By Jessica Vanegeren, Post and Courier
It was a bridge construction milestone as crews raced each other toward completion of the first land-to-land roadway connection over Town Creek, half the length of the bridge.
'It's kind of like we beat out all the other work crews to win the Super Bowl,' said Robert Eman, a crew foreman with Palmetto Bridge Constructors, the primary contractor for the $632 million bridge. 'You have to be competitive out here. It's the ironworker's way.'
As Logan's crane held the girder steady, coworkers hustled 80 feet above the water to twist and tighten about 160 bolts into place. The lofty height did not slow down the crew, Eman said.
'We're kind of like the daredevils of the construction industry,' he said. 'Fear is not a factor.'------------------------------------------- posted 5:17 AM :: reference link ::
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