In January 1933, work began on the bridge's south tower, with foundations sunk deep into the ocean floor. Divers were hired to perform intricate procedures in the strait's violent currents ...

Drilled shafts are deep foundation elements that support the bridge columns. The first pile driving operations for the new bridge have also begun, another notable milestone for the project as this ...

Crews are finishing up digging a 125-foot hole to install a test foundation that they’ll use to test the earthquake-resistant Burnside Bridge design. Project officials say it’s a small but ...