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John J. Roller, Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc., Robert N. Bruce, Tulane University, and Henry G. Russell, Henry G. Russell, Inc. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) built its first high performance concrete bridge—Charenton Canal Bridge* in 1999.
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