Structures (greater than $10 million)

New I-35W Bridge

Award of Excellence

New I-35W Bridge
Minneapolis, Minnesota

On August 1, 2007, the tragic collapse of the I-35W Bridge was front-page news across the country and the world. Despite the challenges and aggressive schedule, the new segmental concrete "smart bridge" features a progressive design of new technology and achieves a vision for quality, safety and innovation.

• Designer: FIGG Engineering Group
• Contractor: Flatiron Construction Corp. and Manson Construction Company
• Owner: Minnesota Department of Transportation