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International Bridge to Test Fire Equipment

Post published:June 2, 2015
Post category:Bridge Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority

June 2, 2015 — Motorists crossing the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge may see fire department equipment and staff on the bridge for equipment tests later this week.

vlcsnap-2015-06-05-09h30m06s114 Fire equipment and personnel from the sister cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, are tentatively scheduled to be on the bridge deck Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 4. They will be working with International Bridge staff to test a water piping system designed to respond to a bridge fire. (more…)

International Bridge Ready for Underwater Pier Inspection

Post published:April 20, 2015
Post category:Bridge Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority

April 20, 2015 — The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will get a regular checkup when underwater bridge pier inspection starts next week.

The work involves inspecting the International Bridge’s piers below the water line in the St. Mary’s River. The inspection will be performed by qualified divers and engineers using scuba gear and digital recording devices to examine and record the condition of the piers in areas not visible above the water line.

The inspection – expected to cost $51,000 – is mandated by the Federal National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and must be performed every five years. (more…)

International Bridge Administration mourns the passing of James McIntyre

Post published:February 12, 2015
Post category:Bridge Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority SMRBC Canadian Plaza Redevelopment

February 12, 2015 – Flags will be flown at half-staff at the International Bridge in honor of Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) Chairman James McIntyre, who died Wednesday, Feb. 11, as the result of an accident.

historic-bridge-032_original — Jim McIntyre speaks at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge dedication dinner on May 24, 1963.

Phil Becker, general manager of the International Bridge Administration (IBA), said the thoughts and prayers of SSMBA board members past and present, bridge staff, representatives from the Federal Bridge Corporation Ltd., and the Michigan Department of Transportation are with McIntyre’s family and friends.

“Our sadness is difficult to express as we consider the loss of our friend and colleague Jim McIntyre,” Becker said. “Jim’s passion for the bridge has had a profound impact on the bridge and the many people involved with it over its 52 years of existence. Our respect for Jim’s integrity — as expressed many times in his firm but fair approach to bridge business — is beyond measure.”

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