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Public Information Meeting

State Project No. 23-127

Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 05222 Town Bridge Road Bridge

over

Farmington River

Canton, Connecticut

January 21, 2015



Project Aerial ViewN

Bridge No. 05222



CTDOT’s Project StaffConnecticut Department of Transportation

• Ms. Priti Bhardwaj – Supervising Engineer• Mr. Marc Byrnes – Project Engineer

CTDOT’s Liaison StaffClose, Jensen & Miller Inc.

• Mr. Tim Timberman – Project Manager• Mr. Bob Cosker – Project Coordinator

Design Consultant’s StaffTranSystems Corporation

• Mr. Brian McGovern – Project Manager• Mr. Faisal Aziz – Project Engineer



Meeting Agenda

1) Introduction & Public Involvement HistoryThe Honorable First SelectmanMr. Richard Barlow, Town of Canton

2) Comments from the TownMr. Bob Skinner,Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Canton

3) Project Information and Design Presentation

Mr. Brian McGovern, TranSystems Corp.

4) Public ParticipationQuestions and Comments



Project Timeline(Anticipated schedule)

• Complete Preliminary Design Phase:November 2015

• Complete Final Design Phase:March 2017

• Advertise for Bidding:Summer 2017

• Begin Preliminary Construction Activities:February 2018

• Potential Bridge Closure:April – September 2018 (6 months)

• Construction Complete:Summer 2019



Project Goals• Rehabilitate or replace the existing structurally

deficient and functionally obsolete Bridge No.

05222, with an effort to minimize impacts to thisimportant historic resource• Investigate possible approach roadway

adjustments to improve sightlines at bridge• Minimize construction impacts to environmentally

sensitive area, adjacent properties and traffic• Minimize project’s construction duration to avoid

extended road closure• Mitigate future maintenance needs



Bird’s Eye View of Bridge No. 05222

Bridge05222

N



Bridge Elevation (East)



Bridge Thru View



Existing Bridge Description• Single span Parker through truss built in 1895

• Rare example of combined pinned/riveted

connections with parabolic upper chord• Structure Dimensions

– Overall Length = 172 ft– Overall Width = 17 ft– Clear Roadway Width = 14’-4”

• Carries one lane of alternating traffic– Estimated Average Daily Traffic (ADT) ~600 vehicles (2013)

• Load and Vertical Clearance Restrictions– Bridge Load Posting = 7 tons (Single Unit Trucks)– Bridge Vertical Clearance = 12’-4”



Existing Bridge Conditions• Superstructure Condition:

• Substructure Condition:

o Deteriorated Truss members o Failing Lead-based Paint

o Structurally deficient members o Heavy rusting throughout

o Deficient Bridge Railing o Load/Clearance Limitations

o Cracked/loose mortar joints o Loose stones in wingwalls



Alternate N:

No Build (Null Alternative)

Alternate 1A:Bridge Rehab. at Existing Roadway Width(HS7 - 12 ton Load Capacity)

Alternate 1B:Bridge Rehab. at Existing Roadway Width(HS20 - 36 ton Load Capacity)

Study Alternates



Alternate 1C:Bridge Widened to 22 ft Roadway Width(HS20 - 36 ton Load Capacity)

Study Alternates

Alternate 2:Build New Bridge on Upstream Alignment with31 ft Roadway Width. Existing Truss Bridgerestored/preserved as Pedestrian Facility(New Bridge - HL93 - 36 ton Load Capacity)



Alternate N - SummaryNo Build (Null Alternative)

• “Do Nothing” but routine maintenance• Historic Resource Impacts: Without repairs,

Historic truss bridge will be lost• Environmental Impacts: None• Right-of-Way Impacts: None• Traffic Impacts: Eventual road closure• Annual Bridge Inspections Required: Yes• Meet Current Standards: No



Alternate 1A – Proposed WorkBridge Rehab. at Existing Roadway Width

(HS7 - 12 ton Load Capacity) – Single Lane

• Trusses removed from site for repair and

painting• Restore deteriorated members of the trusses to

original load capacity• Replace existing floor system in-kind• Maintain/repair existing stone abutments

• Restore ornamental lattice railing• Minor queue-line improvements for the

traveling public• Install new traffic railing system



• Historic Resource Impacts: This Alternative willavoid adverse affects to the historic bridgesignificance and characteristics

• Environmental Impacts: Temp. removal of trusses• Right-of-Way Impacts: Construction Easements• Traffic Impacts: Road closed during construction• Construction Duration: 10 months• Probable Construction Cost: $2.60 Million• Meets Current Standards: No

Alternate 1A - Summary



Alternate 1B – Proposed WorkBridge Rehab. at Existing Roadway Width


• Trusses removed from site for repair and

painting• Selective member replacement or

strengthening to improve load capacity• Replace existing floor system in-kind• Maintain/repair existing stone abutments

• Restore ornamental lattice railing• Minor queue-line improvements for the

traveling public• Install new traffic railing system



• Historic Resource Impacts: This Alternative willavoid adverse affects to the historic bridgesignificance and characteristics

• Environmental Impacts: Temp. removal of trusses• Right-of-Way Impacts: Construction Easements• Traffic Impacts: Road closed during construction• Construction Duration: 10 months• Probable Construction Cost: $2.90 Million• Meet Current Standards: No

Alternate 1B - Summary



Alternate 1C – Proposed WorkBridge Widened to 22 ft Roadway Width

(HS20 - 36 ton Capacity) – Two 11’ Lanes

• Widen bridge roadway to accommodate 2 Lanesof vehicular traffic

• Extensive truss member replacement orstrengthening

• Modify/Widen existing stone abutments• Restore ornamental lattice railing• Approach roadway widening and vertical

adjustment to meet widened bridge• Modifications to the overhead bracing on the

bridge to improve vertical clearance



• Historic Resource Impacts: This Alternative willadversely impact the historic bridge appearance

and characteristics• Environmental Impacts: Work adjacent to river

for abutment widening. Floodplain impacts.• Right-of-Way Impacts: Construction & grading

easements required•

Traffic Impacts: Road closed during construction• Construction Duration: 15 months• Probable Construction Cost: $3.70 Million• Meet Current Standards: No

Alternate 1C - Summary



Alternate 2 – Proposed WorkNew bridge construction

Existing bridge remains as Pedestrian Facility(HL93 - 36 ton Load Capacity) – 31’ Roadway

• New bridge construction with widened roadwayto accommodate 2-lanes of vehicular traffic andbike/pedestrian area

• Meets current Design Standards• Existing bridge rehabilitated as Pedestrian

Facility• Approach roadway improved to meet new bridge• No load or height restrictions



Bridge Plan & Elevation

Alternate 2 – New BridgeHL93 - 36 ton Capacity) – Two 12’ Lanes w/Shoulders



• Historic Resource Impacts: Significant visualimpacts from the new bridge

• Environmental Impacts: Significant impactswithin waterway & floodplain

• Right-of-Way Impacts: Taking approx. 1 acreplus construction & grading easements

• Traffic Impacts: Road closed during construction• Construction Duration: 24 months• Probable Construction Cost: $10.20 Million• Meet Current Standards: Yes

Alternate 2 - Summary



COST COMPARISON



COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION

WE RECOMMEND…... Alternate 1B



• Historic Resource Impacts: This Alternative will

avoid adverse affects to the historic bridgesignificance and characteristics• Bridge Improvements: Improved load capacity

with minor approach roadway improvements• Environmental Impacts: Minimal/Temporary• Right-of-Way Impacts: Temporary Easements• Traffic Impacts: Road closed during construction• Project Construction Duration: 10 months• Probable Construction Cost: $2.90 Million

Alternate 1B - SummaryBridge Rehab. at Existing Roadway Width




Alternate 1B – Rehabilitation PlanBridge Rehab. at Existing Roadway Width


Element Rehabilitation Plan



Alternate 1B – Rehabilitation PlanBridge Rehab. at Existing Roadway Width


Bridge Cross Section



Contact Information• CTDOT

Ms. Priti Bhardwaj, P.E.2800 Berlin Turnpike, P.O. Box 317546Newington, Connecticut 06131-7546Email: [email protected]

• TranSystems Corporation

Mr. Brian McGovern, P.E.530 Preston Avenue, Suite 100Meriden, Connecticut 06450Email: [email protected]



THANK YOU…Questions or Comments

Town of Canton,

TranSystems Corporation

andConnecticut Department of Transportation



TOWN OF CANTON, CONNECTICUT

SPECIAL TOWN MEETINGWednesday, January 21, 2015

The Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Canton was held on Wednesday, January 21,2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Canton Town Hall Auditorium, 4 Market Street, Collinsville,CT. David Leff, Town Moderator, called the meeting to order at 7: 00 p.m. TheTown Clerk, Linda Smith, read the call of the meeting and the return of notice.

The Moderator reminded the audience that in accordance with the Town Charter, nobinding votes will be taken.

Richard Barlow dedicated the FY2013-2014 to Mr. Richard Ohanesian. Mr. Ohanesianwas a member of the Board of Finance for sixteen years from 1995 to 2003 and from2005 until 2013. As an active member of the Board, Richard served as the Chairman for

two consecutive terms. Under his leadership the Town continued to enhance and expandmany town programs while at the same time control annual tax increases. During histenure, the Town participated in many capital projects including major schoolexpansions, construction of a new police station, bonding for major road improvementsand roof replacements, upgrades to the swimming pool at Mills Pond and construction ofa new track and field with parking lot improvements at the Canton High School. Richardwas known for fiscal conservatism and he had the ability to focus on the long termimpacts of issues presented to the Board of Finance. He promoted strong fiscal controlsand enhanced management practices that kept pace with ever expanding public financialstandards. His thoughtful and balanced approach benefited the Town by allowing thecontrolled expansion of Town and education services while maintaining a low tax impacton our citizens. Under his leadership, the Town was able to increase the value of itsunallocated reserve funds in a very challenging economic climate which was a key factorin obtaining a favorable bond rating. At the same time, the Town was able to purchaseopen space including the Cannon Preserve and Carpenter property, thereby retaining therural character of Canton for future generations.

The Moderator then yielded the floor to Mr. Robert Skinner, Chief AdministrativeOfficer, to:

HOLD A DISCUSSION on rehabilitation options for Town Bridge Road Bridge over theFarmington River [Bridge No. 05222] as specified in the Preliminary Structure Reportdated November 2014 and prepared by TranSystems Corporation. A copy of the report isavailable on the Town Web Site at www.townofcantonct.org and at the Town Clerk’sOffice and the Canton Public Library.

Mr. Skinner reviewed the recent history of the bridge’s condition and lowered weightlimit. Beginning in 2008 the Board of Selectmen began looking at the options for thebridge. In 2010 we were awarded a $6,683,232 Federal grant, 20% of which needed tobe paid for by the Town ($1,336,646). We applied for, and received, a $200K STEEP



grant which will go towards that Town share. A Town referendum in November 2010accepted the grant and permitted fund balance to pay for the remainder of the Townshare. We then went to an RFP process and hired Transystems as consultants on theproject.

Brian McGovern, Project Manager from Transystems Corp, used a PowerPointpresentation to outline the bridge options. He discussed:

• Project Timeline• Project Goals• Existing Bridge Description• Existing Bridge Conditions• Alternatives

o Alternate N (Do Nothing)o Alternate 1Ao Alternate 1Bo Alternate 1Co Alternate 2

• Cost Comparison• Cost Effective Option• Alternate 1B Summary & Rehabilitation Plan

Mike Marzi, representative from the State of Connecticut Department of TransportationOffice of Rights of Way, discussed the process of establishing easements on propertiesand the taking of land. The Alternative chosen by the Town will determine the extent ofthe process. If Alternate 1B were chosen, temporary easements, which would beextinguished after construction, would be established.

Before opening up the discussion to the audience, the Moderator commented that one ofthe things that make Town Bridge special is that it is a wholly made Connecticut product.It was made by Berlin Iron Works in Berlin CT.

Discussion:Dexter Cheney:19 Town Bridge RoadKathy Munroe: 17 Town Bridge RoadAnthony Newman: 5 Whirling DunKen Bierut: 5 Wickhams FancyDavid Sinish: 20 Dyer Ave

David Hudon: 48 Gildersleeve AveEric Jackson: 137 Main StreetFred Schott: 51 Wickhams FancyDavida Greacen: 31 Country LaneRachel Baugher: 24 Country LaneBob Bessell: 4 South StreetJohn Benoit: 131 Torrington AveKelly Hagymasi: 26 Country Lane



Additional comments were made by Mr. Skinner and Mr. McGovern that the costestimates presented at the meeting were construction costs only. Additional design andoversight costs would need to be added in. Because these grants have already beenaccepted at referendum (Nov 2010) the next step would be getting a Board of Selectmenrecommendation of which Alternative to proceed with, getting final DOT approvals on

that recommendation and beginning the restoration/construction/repair work. Theconsensus in preliminary discussions is option 1B.

Ken Humphrey made a motion to adjourn. Bob Bessell seconded.

The meeting adjourned at 8:11pm

!"#$% '(")*Linda Smith, Town Clerk

!"#$% '(")*Linda Smith, Town Clerk

Received for record 1/22/2015

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