Bay Bridge

Questions raised on Bay Bridge structural tests

By Charles Piller - Updated: Wednesday, April 11 2012 - 8:51 pm

A Bee investigation has found that the state Department of Transportation technician who conducted key testing to ensure structural integrity of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge eastern span's foundation was later disciplined for fabricating test results on other projects.

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Caltrans records reveal concerns about Bay Bridge concrete

By Charles Piller - Updated: 3:01 pm

A builder of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge failed to disclose that a 19-foot section of concrete in the foundation of the span's signature tower had not hardened before it was tested.

State Senate committee to hold hearing on Caltrans' Bay Bridge review panel

By Charles Piller - Updated: Wednesday, April 11 2012 - 8:47 pm

The California Senate Transportation Committee announced Tuesday that it will hold a public hearing on the use of expert advisers by the state Department of Transportation.

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Panel that reviewed Bay Bridge foundations has ties to Caltrans

By Charles Piller - Updated: Wednesday, April 11 2012 - 8:47 pm

Leading engineering advisers, who met in secret to assess the testing and safety of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, maintain numerous financial and professional ties to the agency whose work they evaluate.

Bay Bridge review panel says new span's foundation is safe

Bay Bridge review panel says new span's foundation is safe

By Charles Piller - Updated: Wednesday, April 11 2012 - 8:47 pm

An expert engineering panel has concluded that the foundation of the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge is safe and sound, according to its report released Friday.