Mercer County Bridge 672.4 over Doctor’s Creek
Project Details:
Project Owner: Mercer County, NJ
Project Client: Mercer County, NJ
Project Cost: $1 million – $5 million
Project Duration: 8 months
Project Challenges:
The project required the cofferdam and piles to be installed using low clearance pile driving equipment. The installation of the precast concrete beams required the use of 2 cranes performing a tandem lift. The project was stopped due to issues with the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund, but after resuming work Simpson & Brown completed the job in the winter months.
Work Performed:
- Demolition of the existing bridge
- Temporary reroute of the active water line to allow for new bridge construction
- Installation of cofferdam and pile supported bridge footings
- Construction of abutment walls and wing walls
- Rip Rap and Scour protection in Doctor’s Creek
- Installation of Precast Concrete Beams
- Concrete bridge deck, approach slabs, parapet walls and associated work
- Below grade drainage and water main work
- Profile Milling and paving to match existing grades
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