Smith Erectors of Markle, Indiana replaces seven box beams for Bridge 133 on County Road 000 in Berne, Indiana with their new Link-Belt 175-ton (150-ton) 175|AT all terrain crane. Jutte Excavating, Inc. of Fort Recovery, Ohio is the general contractor.
The single-span box-beam bridge in Berne, Indiana was built in 1969. In accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards for Cycle Years 2018-2021 the bridge was identified for replacement by Adams County’s Countywide Bridge Inspection and Inventory Program. For Bridge 133, the report listed deterioration and having met the end of its 50-year life cycle as cause for replacement.
