Caltrans awarded a $10.9 million construction contract (including federal funding) to Benicia, California-based Golden State Bridge Inc. for fender replacement of Tower Bridge in Sacramento, California. The project is being completed in two phases, with one pier being completed by October 2019 and a second pier by October 2020. Golden State Bridge Inc. purchased a Link-Belt 150-ton (136.08-mt) 238 HSL lattice crawler to place on a barge to complete pile driving for the bridge’s fender system. Replacing the existing timber fender system with updated materials will ensure the fender system will continue to protect marine vessels, aid in navigation as applicable, and protect bridge piers.
