By Irwin RapoportCEG CORRESPONDENT

The demolition of the Cleveland’s InnerbeltBridge continued on July 12 with a controlledexplosive demolition of its steel skeleton. Thedemolition of the bridge, which spans theCuyahoga River, is critical for the rebuilding ofa new bridge on the same site — The George V.Voinovich Bridge.The Innerbelt Bridge, built in 1959, is being

demolished on behalf of the Ohio Department ofTransportation (ODOT) and Trumbull-GreatLakes-Ruhlin (the joint-venture building the newbridge) by a team that includes the Joseph B. FayCompany and Controlled Demolition Inc.Using a combination of traditional demolition

techniques and controlled (explosive) demoli-tion, five of the nine steel spans of the bridgewere dropped. The lights, bridge railings, con-crete road and barriers had already beenremoved through traditional methods, as was thedisassembling of several spans that spanned theriver and rail lines.The public was invited to watch the demoli-

tion. For their safety a 1,000-ft. (305 m) perime-ter was established for the blast zone and manylocal roadways including I-90, the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge, Abbey Avenue and others,were closed during the event.The new bridge, consisting of one span in

each direction, is a major ODOT project to help

people access and exit Cleveland’s downtown ina more efficient manner. The first span is carry-ing traffic in both directions until the new spanopen in late 2016.The Joseph B. Fay Company began work on

the demolition in mid-January and expected tocomplete the job in mid-September, said ChuckGrabner, project engineer.“The removal of the existing bridge is one of

the most significant items, as the new structureshares a portion of its foot print with its prede-cessor,” he said. “In addition, winter weatherconditions at the start of the project were toughto battle through. A third challenge is that theimprovements below the Innerbelt Bridgeinclude the Cuyahoga River, CSX RR, NorfolkSouthern RR, Greater Cleveland RegionalTransit Authority, multiple streets and businesses.“In order to conquer this challenge, enormous

coordination effort starting with the general con-tractor and including all stakeholders has beenneeded,” he added. “Having all the vested inter-ests in this project involved from the start isproving to be the keystone of producing a suc-cessful outcome for everyone involved.”When the demolition is complete, 34 million

lbs. of steel will be recycled, and 27,000 cu. yd.(20,643 cu m) of superstructure and substructureconcrete will be recycled and used by the gener-al contractor for various items on the newbridge.

Cleveland’s Innerbelt Bridge Demo Makes Solid Progress

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The demolition of the bridge, which spans the CuyahogaRiver, is critical for the rebuilding of a new bridge on the

same site — The George V. Voinovich Bridge.

One challenge of the project is that the improvements below the InnerbeltBridge include the Cuyahoga River, CSX RR, Norfolk Southern RR, GreaterCleveland Regional Transit Authority, multiple streets and businesses.

A 1,000-ft. (305 m) perimeter was established for the blast zone and manylocal roadways including I-90, the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge, Abbey Avenue andothers, were closed during the event.see BRIDGE page 6

Murphy Tractor Delivers 524K Wheel Loader to Pepper PikeThe city of Pepper Pike, Ohio

Service Department recently tookdelivery of a John Deere 524Kwheel loader from Murphy Tractor& Equipment. The primary role forthe new wheel loader will be load-ing salt during the winter months,according to Pepper Pike Directorof Service Robert Girardi. With Pepper Pike situated with-

in northeast Ohio’s snowbelt,where lake effect snow hits hard-est, the new wheel loader is likelyto log a lot of hours. Although thewheel loader won’t be workingevery day, when it is running, thereis no light duty. “When it’s run-ning, it’s running hard,” saidPepper Pike Service DepartmentLead Mechanic Dave Anderson. The city uses up to 5,000 tons

(4,536 t) of road salt for snow man-agement each year. The salt isstored in a dome with a 2,800 ton(2,540 t) capacity on the servicedepartment grounds, and the cityoften ends up acquiring a secondload of salt before winter’s end. Although the wheel loader’s pri-

mary function is to move salt, the

service department will have plen-ty of work for the machine yearround. As well as snow removal,the city of Pepper Pike ServiceDepartment is responsible for roadand sewer maintenance, traffic andstreet sign maintenance, city parkmaintenance, mowing of cityrights-of-way, street sweeping andother service related duties. Withsuch a wide range of work, thewheel loader will be kept busythroughout the summer monthsmoving gravel, mulch and dirt onvarious projects around the city.After 17 years of active duty,

service department employeeshave no complaints about thewheel loader they were replacing.At the same time however, theyrecognized that the long term rela-tionship they plan to have withtheir new machine, along with awish list built up over nearly twodecades, they wanted to find awheel loader that met all of theirrequirements. Girardi explainedthat they took a true team approachduring the purchase process,encouraging input from operators

and mechanics as well as manage-ment. The group met and spokewith representatives of several ofOhio’s dealerships during thesearch, and arranged demonstra-tions with the top contenders dur-ing the winter. Murphy Tractor &Equipment’s Dean Bradley metwith the team and after discussing

their needs set up a demonstrationof the John Deere 524K wheelloader, which coincidentlyoccurred during a week whensnow in northeast Ohio was hittinghard. For the operators, several

aspects of the John Deere 524Kwheel loader gained favorable

reviews. From small details suchas the slope of the wheel loader’stail end allowing them to stack salthigher without bottoming out tolarge features like the machine’sroomy and comfortable cab madethe 524K stand out. According tocity of Pepper Pike Foreman, JimAdvent, the 524K offered smoothand quite operation with high visi-bility which is essential whenworking within the tight confinesof the salt barn. Mechanics cast their vote for the

John Deere 524K wheel loaderbecause they felt the machinewould be the easiest to work on.They cited the John Deeredesigned Quad Cool Radiator in abox configuration to facilitatecleaning, ground level fueling anddaily check gauges and the sealedswitch monitor that controls theentire machine while replacingmost of the switches and relays inthe machine. The John Deere524K also was equipped with radi-al tires for a smoother ride on thehard surface where the wheel

see MURPHY page 7

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company’s Dean Bradley (L)hands over the John Deere 524K wheel loader to the city ofPepper Pike’s Foreman Jim Advent.

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Buckeye Equipment Sales LLC, is now an authorized dis-tributor of the Terex compact construction equipment line,including compact track loaders, skid steer loaders, compactexcavators, compact wheel loaders and backhoe loaders, innortheastern Ohio. As a Terex distributor, BuckeyeEquipment Sales offers full sales, rental, service, parts andfinancing to customers in the arbor, landscape and construc-tion industries.

“We are pleased to welcome Buckeye Equipment Sales as

our newest Terex compact equipment distributor in Ohio,”said Dean Barley, vice president and general manager, TerexConstruction Americas and Global Aftermarket. “The Terexbrand has a long history in northeast Ohio, and the team atBuckeye Equipment Sales is committed to continuing thetradition by growing and expanding the Terex footprint inthis area. They have built their company’s foundation onquality. While Buckeye Equipment Sales specializes in thetree care industry, their approach to business is much like a

stool with multiple legs — the base of the stool is built ontheir dedication to serving the arborist, landscape and con-struction markets.”

Buckeye Equipment Sales is headquartered in a formercar dealership, boasting a 29,000-sq. ft. building with 20service bays to serve customers’ needs. In addition to itsequipment service and offerings, Buckeye Equipment Salesoffers professional training at its facility. With the goals ofhelping customers become industry professionals through

education and training and having the right equipment avail-able for customers when it is needed most, BuckeyeEquipment Sales works to help customers become leaders intheir industries and to grow their businesses, according to thecompany.

“We vow to work with the best vendors and suppliers inthe industry to meet our customers’ equipment needs,” saidGreg Hards, vice president and co-founder of BuckeyeEquipment Sales. “Terex builds exceptional products, andwe are committed to only bringing on brands with qualityproducts. We believe that our customers can achieve greatsuccess because we can sell quality. The quality products weoffer provide efficiencies our customers can use to cut theircosts and do a top quality job. These savings enable our cus-tomers to be more competitive. We take pride in doing thingsthe right way, and we strive to be the best in our industry aswe help our customers do the same in theirs.”

In addition to offering a full line of Terex compact equip-ment products and services, qualified Buckeye EquipmentSales customers can take advantage of financing optionsthrough Terex Financial Services. Terex Financial Servicesoffers a range of finance and leasing solutions structured toaccommodate customers’ cash flow and budgets. The TerexFinancial Services team is equipped to assist in all areas ofasset management, from the analysis of future equipmentvalues through the disposal of used equipment.

Buckeye Equipment Sales LLC is located at 7800Broadview Road, Parma, Ohio, 44134. For more informa-tion on Buckeye Equipment, call 440/340-3000 or visitwww.Buckeyeequipmentsales.com .

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ODOT Invites Public to Watch Controlled Explosive Demo

Environmental concerns are key to the removal of materi-al that sits above the river in order to minimize the impact onthe ecosystem.“During deck removal operations, sectional barges locat-

ed below the structure were used as part of the shielding sys-tem,” said Grabner, “and during steel removal operations,pre-engineered sections of the superstructure steel were piecemarked. As each section was retrieved from the river, it wasaccounted for by multiple agencies governing the project.Furthermore, upon completion of the superstructureremoval, the USCG performed a sonar scan to ensure thatindeed every section had been retrieved. We left nothing tochance.”Approximately 40 workers are on-site daily for the demo-

lition and the safety of the personnel and equipment is para-mount.“Fall Protection is one of the most critical safety measures,

as almost everything removed is at height,” said Grabner.“Engineered tie-off systems and guardrail systems are at theforefront of the preplanning process. Removal proceduresare developed and followed through the implementationusing those systems. In addition, our safety department con-ducts extensive employee training.”Joseph B. Fay-owned excavators make up the majority of

the equipment on the project, which range from Kobelco 115(30,000 lb. class) all the way up to Komatsu PC 650(130,000 lb. class), with the bulk of the fleet being made upof Komatsu PC-300’s (70,000 lb. class) and PC-400s(100,000 lb. class). There is also an extensive array of toolsincluding: specialty buckets, long reach stick and boom,Rammer hammers, Nye pulverizers, and Genesis shears on-site to accommodate the various removal tasks.“Multiple all-terrain cranes ranging from 55 ton to 600 ton

capacities were used to remove portions of the superstruc-ture,” said Grabner, “with the lion’s share of the work beingperformed by 500 and 600 ton cranes. Additionally, 200 tonand 300 ton crawler cranes were also utilized on the project.”Cranes were rented from All Erection & Crane of

Cleveland and Maxim Crane of Pittsburgh, and a Genesis1500 R hydraulic shear is being rented from AndersonEquipment and a PC-800 (180,000 lb. class) excavator isbeing rented from Company Wrench.Joseph B. Fay knows the value of having on-site mechan-

ics to ensure that schedules are met.“As most of our operations are equipment intensive,” said

Grabner, “preventative maintenance and running repairs per-formed by our full time on-site mechanic is crucial to the suc-cess of the project.”

(This story also can be found on Construction EquipmentGuide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)CEG

BRIDGE from page 1

The demolition of the Cleveland’s Innerbelt Bridge,which was built in 1959, continued on July 12 with acontrolled explosive demolition of its steel skeleton.

The new bridge, consisting of one span in each direc-tion, is a major ODOT project to help people access andexit Cleveland’s downtown in a more efficient manner.

Using a combination of traditional demolition tech-niques and controlled (explosive) demolition, five ofthe nine steel spans of the bridge were dropped.

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City of Pepper Pike to Use524K for Winter Salt Loadingloader will perform most of itsduties. Pepper Pike Director of Service

Robert Girardi said he was extreme-ly pleased with the addition to thecity’s fleet, adding that the acquisi-tion was a process from beginning toend and that Dean Bradley, alongwith the entire team at MurphyTractor & Equipment Company,were extremely responsive. Girardiadded that the John Deere 524Kwheel loader gave them everythingthey were looking for and came in ata very competitive price.

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ODOT, State Farm Team UpThe Ohio Department of Transportation

(ODOT) is launching the State Farm SafetyPatrol. State Farm sponsorship of the formerFreeway Service Patrol program offers road-way assistance to motorists in need. The col-laboration provides a supplemental fundingsource for the highly effective traffic man-agement program.“This new, innovative agreement will

allow ODOT to generate sponsorship dollarsover several years that we can ultimately useto help build some of the large transportationprojects communities throughout the statetell us they want and need,” said ODOTDirector Jerry Wray. “We look forward tothe opportunity to work with State Farm tohelp keep motorists on Ohio’s highwayssafe.”The sponsorship agreement allows

ODOT to reduce delays and improve safetyfor the motoring public without requiringadditional tax dollars, while highlighting theState Farm commitment to auto safety. StateFarm has committed to sponsor the programfor at least four years.As part of the sponsorship program, all

State Farm Safety Patrol vehicles willreceive an updated look with enhanced,highly-reflective safety markings to makethe vehicles more visible to motorists, espe-cially at night. The State Farm logo will beadded to the State Farm Safety Patrol trucks,on patrol operator uniforms, on State FarmSafety Patrol roadway signage that providesmotorists with program information andinforms them of the covered routes, as well

as on 5-1-1 roadway signage.In addition to assisting motorists, the State

Farm Safety Patrol program helps improvetraffic flow and reduces traffic congestioncaused by stalled vehicles, while at the sametime, providing safety and comfort to thosestranded.State Farm is headquartered in

Bloomington, Ill. Of the company’s 18,000agents, 730 are in communities across Ohio.State Farm is one of the nation’s and state’sleading automobile insurer, insuring one infive autos in Ohio.“The State Farm Safety Patrol program

underscores the State Farm commitment toauto safety and embodies our ‘good neigh-bor’ philosophy,” said Susan Krieger, StateFarm. “We are proud to sponsor this impor-tant program. It helps people recover fromthe unexpected, which is the heart of theState Farm mission.”ODOT’s State Farm Safety Patrol pro-

gram provides services Monday throughFriday, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on major inter-states in Cincinnati, Toledo, Cleveland,Columbus, Akron/Canton, Dayton andNorthern Kentucky. State Farm Safety Patroltrucks are often the first to arrive at a trafficincident and also provide an array of servic-es to stranded motorists that include: chang-ing flat tires, providing jump starts, addingcoolant and fuel. In 2013, ODOT’s patroltrucks helped more than 90,000 customers.

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Pepper Pike Director of Service Robert Girardi(L) and Murphy Tractor & EquipmentCompany’s Dean Bradley take a walk aroundof the city’s new John Deere 524K wheel loader.

MURPHY from page 2

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