Debris Free Bridge Maintenance & Preservation Systems

Bridgeshark

The Bridgeshark was engineered and designed as a water velocity powered turbine to deflect drift from bridge piers and box culvert center diaphragm walls. It will handle small to medium drift loads. Click here for specifications.

Bridgeshark units can be placed on a pile system in the river. Debris Free designs the configuration of each Bridgeshark system around the bridge to most effectively divert drift through the open span.

For more information, please email info@debrisfree.com and a representative will contact you as soon as possible.

Bridgesharks: Able to withstand the most extreme weather

13 Bridgeshark units on the Escambia River in Florida protected bridge piers through three hurricane events- Ivan in September 2004, Dennis in July 2005, and Katrina in August 2005. Click here for more information.

Specifications

Dimensions: 60" tall x 30" diameter
Weight: 90 lbs
Structure:
  • 3/8" thick polyethylene outer wall
  • 29 longitudinal compound radial fins
  • 9000 lb tensile strength before yield
  • Interior foam floatation
  • Interchangeable center bushings

Below: The Bridgeshark acts as a defense against river drift by redirecting drift through the center span.

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