Patent ID: 6742211
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: E01D

Abstract:
A bridge construction for vehicle and pedestrian traffic over small streams, comprising:a) at least one pier block of predetermined dimensions for positioning at each side of a stream, b) a plurality of deck plates of predetermined dimensions for assembly spanning the stream and supported by the underlying pier blocks, wherein the facing longitudinal edges of adjacent deck plates are tapered downwardly from top to bottom, forming a downwardly tapered opening between said deck plates, and a lateral indentation is formed in each facing edge, forming a lateral extension of said tapered opening, the tapered and indented openings being arranged for filling with mortar to secure the plates against relative vertical displacement, c) interengaging anchor means on the upper ends of the pier blocks and on the undersides of the deck plates for securing the pier blocks and deck plates together against relative displacement, d) aligned openings through the interengaging anchor means in the deck plates and underlying abutting pier blocks, and e) a locking rod in each of said aligned openings extending between the associated deck plate and pier block, and mortar in said aligned openings around said locking rod, for securing the locking rod against movement in said aligned openings.