PROJECT DATE 2025
SUBSTRATE Steel
WASSER'S SOLUTION View Systems Used
COMPANY New York City Department of Transportation
PROJECT NAME Manhattan Bridge Restoration
CONTRACTORS Koch-Skanska

The Challenge

The Manhattan Bridge is a vital transportation link connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, carrying hundreds of thousands of vehicles, trains, cyclists, and pedestrians daily. Subjected to constant vibration, heavy traffic loads, deicing salts, and a harsh marine atmosphere from the East River, the structure requires a robust corrosion protection system to ensure long-term structural integrity.

Why Wasser

Wasser Technology’s fast-curing formulations, exceptional corrosion resistance, and proven track record of longevity made us the clear choice foe this complex and high-stakes undertaking.
By reducing the curing time between coating layers, the project would progress more efficiently, limiting disruptions to traffic. And our coating’s high-performance durability would significantly extend the lifespan of the bridge’s structure and cables – reducing the need for additional maintenance down the line.

Wasser's Solution

To ensure maximum durability and protection, Wasser Technology provided a custom coating system that included a meticulous preparation and application process alongside high-performance formulations that would ensure the bridges structural integrity for decades to come.

Surface Preparation

Cleaning
  • SSPC-SP10 Near White Blast Cleaning
  • Power Wash and Hand Tool Cleaning

Bridge Structure and Tower Coating System Primer

Primer:
  • MC-Zinc (3-5 mils DFT)
Intermediate Layers
  • MC-Prepbond (1.2 - 2.5 mils DT)

Main Cable and Suspender Cable Coating System Primer

Primer:
  • MC-MioAluminum (1.5-2.0 mils DFT)
Intermediate Layers:
  • MC-Ferromatic (3.0-5.0 mils DFT)
Topcoat:
  • MC-Luster (2-4 mils DFT)

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