Stretching 5.5 miles across Tampa Bay, the Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge is one of the most iconic bridges in the United States.
Southern Road & Bridge is performing critical structural rehabilitation work on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to preserve the long-term performance of this vital transportation corridor. The project requires precision structural repairs performed high above Tampa Bay while maintaining traffic flow and strict safety controls. To execute the work, SRB engineered a custom hydraulic jacking system capable of safely lifting portions of the bridge superstructure and designed purpose-built scaffolding and access platforms to provide secure access around the bridge piers and bearings. This specialized approach allows crews to perform complex repairs efficiently while protecting the structural integrity of one of Florida’s most iconic bridges.
- OWNER: Florida Department of Transportation
- PROJECT NO: E7Q93
- DURATION: Active
- COMPLETION DATE:
- WORK PERFORMED:
- Replacement of 120 composite neoprene bearing pads across bridge columns
- Jacking operations at 32 columns (16 pier lines) to perform structural bearing replacement
- Protective coating of 24 pot bearings on the main bridge units
- Installation of 141 marine fender panels protecting bridge dolphins from vessel impact
- Custom hydraulic jacking system engineered specifically for the project to lift bridge sections safely during repairs
- Purpose-built scaffolding and work platforms designed to provide safe access to elevated structural components
- Coordinated construction operations to maintain controlled traffic conditions during nighttime work windows
