Olga-South
The two-span bridge built over the major artery of Israel, Road 2, also known as the coastal road, was constructed with the aim of minimizing its impact on ongoing traffic. To achieve this, precast concrete technology was adopted, and the bridge features U-shaped girders with a cast in situ slab that are connected monolithically to the piers and the abutment. This construction method eliminates the need for costly and maintenance-intensive elastomeric bearings and expansion joints.
Given the bridge’s very high abutments, reinforced retaining walls were used to neutralize soil loads on the structure. This was a successful solution that ensured the bridge’s structural integrity under challenging site conditions. To optimize the construction process, the bridge’s geometry were designed to be similar to the Olga north bridge.