SESSION 2.4 Rehabilitation of Memorial Bridge · The Memorial Bridge is a four-lane, 534 foot long...
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Gary Holmes, P.E. Mark Hugaboom, P.E. City of Binghamton McFarland-Johnson, Inc. Engineering Department 49 Court Street, Metrocenter 38 Hawley Street, City Hall Binghamton, NY 13901 Binghamton, New York 13901 Phone: (607) 723-9421 Phone: (607) 772-7007 [email protected] [email protected] Synopsis: The Memorial Bridge is a four-lane, 534 foot long five span earth-filled spandrel wall, concrete arch bridge, which carries Riverside Drive over the Chenango River in the City of Binghamton. The bridge, originally constructed in 1923 and rehabilitated in 1972, was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in January 2000. The design phase of the Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Project began in 2000; the project was let in December 2002, and is anticipated to be complete in September 2005. The project includes: replacement of spandrel walls and earth fill over the arch; repairs to the concrete arch, piers, and retaining walls; incorporation of a pedestrian underpass through the retaining walls and under the approach roadway, and; approach roadway improvements. This work was performed under staged construction to maintain vehicular traffic (one lane in both directions) and pedestrian traffic at all times. This presentation will: • provide a general overview of the project • discuss the key issues and unique engineering challenges encountered and overcome during the design and construction phases of the project • discuss the importance of municipalities working closely with the NYSDOT, engineering consultants, and regulatory agencies during all phases of a project About the Presenters: Gary Holmes has served as the City Engineer for the City of Binghamton for over eight years. Mr. Holmes is a registered Professional Engineer in New York State with thirty-two years of experience. He worked for private consulting firms for thirteen years in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York. For eleven years, he was an Engineer with the Broome County Department of Public Works. Mr. Holmes graduated from Broome Community College and attended the University of Delaware. He has been involved in numerous New York State Department of Transportation and Federally-funded projects. SESSION 2.4 Rehabilitation of Memorial Bridge over Chenango River
Transcript of SESSION 2.4 Rehabilitation of Memorial Bridge · The Memorial Bridge is a four-lane, 534 foot long...
Gary Holmes, P.E. Mark Hugaboom, P.E. City of Binghamton McFarland-Johnson, Inc. Engineering Department 49 Court Street, Metrocenter 38 Hawley Street, City Hall Binghamton, NY 13901 Binghamton, New York 13901 Phone: (607) 723-9421 Phone: (607) 772-7007 [email protected]
[email protected] Synopsis:
The Memorial Bridge is a four-lane, 534 foot long five span earth-filled spandrel wall, concrete arch bridge, which carries Riverside Drive over the Chenango River in the City of Binghamton. The bridge, originally constructed in 1923 and rehabilitated in 1972, was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places in January 2000. The design phase of the Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Project began in 2000; the project was let in December 2002, and is anticipated to be complete in September 2005. The project includes: replacement of spandrel walls and earth fill over the arch; repairs to the concrete arch, piers, and retaining walls; incorporation of a pedestrian underpass through the retaining walls and under the approach roadway, and; approach roadway improvements. This work was performed under staged construction to maintain vehicular traffic (one lane in both directions) and pedestrian traffic at all times. This presentation will:
• provide a general overview of the project • discuss the key issues and unique engineering challenges encountered and
overcome during the design and construction phases of the project • discuss the importance of municipalities working closely with the NYSDOT,
engineering consultants, and regulatory agencies during all phases of a project About the Presenters:
Gary Holmes has served as the City Engineer for the City of Binghamton for over eight years. Mr. Holmes is a registered Professional Engineer in New York State with thirty-two years of experience. He worked for private consulting firms for thirteen years in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York. For eleven years, he was an Engineer with the Broome County Department of Public Works. Mr. Holmes graduated from Broome Community College and attended the University of Delaware. He has been involved in numerous New York State Department of Transportation and Federally-funded projects.
SESSION 2.4
Rehabilitation of Memorial Bridge over Chenango River
Mark Hugaboom is a Transportation Manager at McFarland-Johnson, Inc., where he has worked for approximately five years on bridge and highway design projects. Mr. Hugaboom is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. His previous work experience includes seven years at a private consulting engineering firm in Connecticut. Mr. Hugaboom is a graduate of Clarkson University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and of SUNY Potsdam with a B.A. in Physics.
Memorial Bridge OverChenango River
Statewide Conference on Local Bridges Wednesday, October 26, 2005
McFarland-Johnson, Inc.
Presented By:
Gary Holmes, P.E.City of Binghamton, NY
Mark Hugaboom, P.E.McFarland-Johnson, Inc.
Project Team• NYSDOT Region 9 Local Projects Unit
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• City of BinghamtonOwner
• McFarland-Johnson, Inc.Design Engineer, Construction Inspection, Construction Support
• Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C.Construction Inspection
• FAHS Construction GroupConstruction Contractor
Communication
• Consultant Relationship
• NYSDOT Local Project Liaison
Regulatory Agencies
• NYSDEC
• SHPO
Project Challenges
• Regulations (DEC, SHPO, NYSDOT)
• Chenango River Waterfront Development
• Scheduling Conflicts
• Claims and Disputes
• Public Concern
History - Original Construction
Original Construction – 1923 to 1925
• 5 Span Earth Filled Concrete Arch Bridge• Overall Length = 534’• Out to Out Bridge Width = 59’
History – Original Construction
Bridge Barrier Brick Pavers
Fill
Top of Arch
Spandrel Wall
9.8’ 9.8’18.0’ 18.0’
58.0’
History – 1972 Bridge Rehabilitation
History – 1972 Bridge Rehabilitation• Roadway Widening• Sidewalk Replacement• Incorporate Bridge Lighting• Replacement Bridge Rail• Drainage Improvements• Maximum Out to Out Bridge Width = 63.5’
1972 Typical Section
8.0’ 44.0’(4) – 11’ Travel Lanes
8.0’
Fill
Bridge Rail
Spandrel Wall
2005 Bridge Rehabilitation
Rehabilitated – 2003 to 2005
Preliminary Investigation• Review of Record Plans
• Concrete Testing and Hammer Sounding of Arch, Spandrel Walls, and Retaining Walls
• Underwater Dive Inspection
• Geotechnical Investigation
– Approach Fill
– Earth Fill Over Arch
Project Scope
• Replacement of Earth Fill Over Arch
• Replacement of Spandrel Walls
• Repairs to Concrete Arch, Piers and Retaining Walls
• Roadway Improvements
• Incorporation of Pedestrian Underpass
• Maximum Out to Out Bridge Width = 64’- (2) 10.0’ Travel Lanes- (2) 13.0’ Shared Lanes- (2) 6.5’ Sidewalks
Bridge Configuration
46.0’6.5’ 6.5’
2005 Typical Section
Lighting PilasterBridge Barrier
FillSpandrel Wall
Engineering Challenges
• Maintenance and Protection of Traffic
• Incorporation of Pedestrian Underpass
• Selection of Bridge Barrier Acceptable to the City and SHPO
Maintenance and Protection of Traffic
REQUIREMENT:• Maintain Two Lanes Of Vehicular Traffic
and Pedestrian Traffic At All Times
SOLUTION:• Replace Earth Fill in Stages
• Seven Stages of Construction
• Use Geosynthetic Reinforced Earth System (GRES) Wall
Maintenance and Protection of Traffic
Temp. Pavement
25.0’Temporary Roadway
8.0’
STAGE 1
20.0’3.0’ Sidewalk Removal
Existing Fill
Temp. Sidewalk
5.0’
Flow
CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS
Maintenance and Protection of Traffic
Pedestrian Underpass
Plan View
Floodwall
PedestrianUnderpass
Riverside Drive
Existing Retaining Walls
MEMORIAL BRIDGE
Susquehanna River
Riv
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alk
Confluence
Park
Chen
ango
Riv
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Abutment
Pedestrian Underpass
• Provides Pedestrian Access to Confluence Park Without Crossing Riverside Drive
• Required Temporary Soldier Piles and Lagging Walls to Maintain Traffic
• Required Removal of Retaining Walls
Pedestrian Underpass
PLACING UNITS
Pedestrian Underpass
UNDERPASS ENTRANCES
