Abstract
Consideration of stream ecology and stream biology is an emerging trend in the effective design of culverts. Current methods of burying the inverts of culvert have been shown to provide limited or no benefits. To address limitations in existing technologies and current design practices, Colorado State University has developed a culvert invert technology that retains streambed material and provides stream ecology benefits. In this session we will review the development and testing process from Colorado State University.
Session Number
73
Session Title
Innovative Culvert Invert Preserves Stream Ecology
Track Title
Bridges
Location
STEW279
Date of Version
March 2016
Recommended Citation
Fisher, Joseph W. and Aston, Scott D., "Design and Testing of an Ecological Invert Culvert" (2016). Purdue Road School. 39.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2016/presentations/39
Start Date
3-9-2016 10:00 AM
End Date
3-9-2016 10:50 AM
Design and Testing of an Ecological Invert Culvert
STEW279
Consideration of stream ecology and stream biology is an emerging trend in the effective design of culverts. Current methods of burying the inverts of culvert have been shown to provide limited or no benefits. To address limitations in existing technologies and current design practices, Colorado State University has developed a culvert invert technology that retains streambed material and provides stream ecology benefits. In this session we will review the development and testing process from Colorado State University.
