JJ Bridge Lighting & Navigation Lighting

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Year:

2011

Location:

Cape Canaveral, FL

Summary:

Installed conduit and wiring for bridge street lighting
Installed controls and navigation lighting for vessel passage

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Bridge Navigation Lighting

In 2011, our team at Core Electric was engaged in a critical infrastructure project in Cape Canaveral, Florida, where we installed conduit and wiring systems for a newly developed bridge’s street lighting, as well as advanced controls and navigation lighting specifically designed for maritime vessel passage. This project allowed us to showcase our expertise in electrical systems that not only support daily civil infrastructure but also integrate seamlessly with marine navigation safety protocols in one of the busiest port areas on Florida’s east coast.

From the beginning, we understood that this was more than just a lighting project—it was a safety and logistics operation with implications for both vehicular and maritime traffic. The bridge in question serves as a key connector for local transportation and also spans a major navigational channel used by commercial shipping, recreational vessels, and U.S. government operations. That meant our work had to meet high standards for reliability, resilience, and compliance with federal and maritime regulations.

We began by designing and installing the underground and surface-mounted conduit systems to route power and signal wiring along the full span of the bridge. Working in a coastal environment required careful planning to mitigate corrosion, salt intrusion, and water infiltration. Our team selected specialized weather-resistant materials and employed sealing techniques that would preserve long-term performance in the face of intense sun exposure, heavy rains, and coastal winds. We ensured that each conduit path was securely anchored, allowing for future maintenance access without compromising structural integrity.

The bridge street lighting installation involved mounting luminaires at engineered intervals for optimal roadway illumination and power efficiency. We coordinated closely with civil engineers and municipal stakeholders to ensure our lighting layout complied with local and federal lighting standards, particularly those impacting driver visibility and night-time traffic safety.

Beyond roadway lighting, the project’s most complex element was the installation of control systems and navigation lighting designed to support safe vessel passage beneath the bridge. These marine-grade lighting systems are vital to navigation, especially during low-light and nighttime conditions. Our work included the setup of red/green channel marker-style signals, overhead clearance indicators, and automated control panels that allow real-time system adjustments based on maritime activity and bridge conditions.

To support these control systems, we installed redundant power sources and protection equipment to ensure continuous operation under all conditions. This level of reliability is crucial in a harbor setting, where electrical failures could disrupt shipping schedules or compromise navigational safety.

Throughout the project, we maintained constant coordination with local port authorities, Department of Transportation engineers, and marine safety consultants to make sure that our work met the strict performance and safety requirements specific to coastal bridge installations. From trenching and conduit placement to final circuit testing and control panel programming, every task was performed with the utmost precision and care.

At Core Electric, we pride ourselves on delivering complex infrastructure solutions that perform in the most demanding environments. This project was a perfect example of our multidisciplinary expertise—blending street-level utility installations with advanced navigation system integration in a way that supports both land and sea operations. Our work in Cape Canaveral helped enhance transportation infrastructure and maritime safety for years to come.