by Toni Takacs | Jul 7, 2025
Brazil, IN
Craig Park Pedestrian Bridge
Once the City’s water reservoir, Craig Park is now a well-loved public park on the west side of the City of Brazil. HWC has assisted with multiple phases of trail improvements at Craig Park in partnership with the Clay Community Parks Association. The first phase was a loop trail around most of the lake. A second phase added a spur trail connecting the lake to the sports fields in the upper part of the park. The third and final phase of the project was the pedestrian bridge over the western outlet stream from the lake which completed the loop trail. The completed bridge provides a unique view of the lake and the original stacked stone overflow weir for the reservoir. In total, the 97-acre park now has three miles of trails.
by Toni Takacs | Jul 7, 2025
White County, IN
Bridge #315 Rehabilitation
The White County Bridge #315 rehabilitation project included the replacement of the original bridge deck that was constructed in the 1970s. After conducting an inspection of the existing bridge, it was concluded that the six spans of prestressed I-beams were in generally satisfactory condition and would be repaired as needed with fiber wrap. However, the piers were in poor condition at the water line with major concrete deterioration and exposed rebar and required repair utilizing an in-water method. Additionally, the street lights and sidewalk were replaced and upgraded to current standards.
This project was constructed during winter and spring to avoid conflicts with the summer tourist season of Lake Shafer.
by Toni Takacs | Oct 15, 2024
Indianapolis, IN
Franklin Road Bridge Rehabilitation
HWC designed the Franklin Road over Miller Ditch superstructure replacement and widening project (bridge 4101F) for DPW using local funds.
The project included the replacement of the existing adjacent prestressed box beams for the single-span bridge on a 62-degree skew. The bridge was widened to accommodate a sidewalk on one side and a wider clear roadway of 30’. The existing pile bent foundations were widened and made semi-integral with the new spread box beam superstructure. The channel had additional scour protection installed. The approaching roadway width was transitioned to meet the new bridge width and align travel lanes and shoulders. Tree plantings were included for DPW Flora Permit conditions. The project also included right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination, and environmental services.
The project was completed in 2022 at a cost of $980,000.
by Toni Takacs | Oct 15, 2024
Knightstown, IN
US 40 Bridge Replacement
HWC completed the design of the US 40 HMA overlay in Knightstown and the adjacent replacement bridge over the Big Blue River for bidding in 2021. As part of the overlay in Knightstown, over 50 curb ramps were upgraded to ADA standards, requiring detailed pedestrian detour routes for each intersection as part of the MOT. HWC conducted extensive coordination with INDOT and design partners to include four Traffic Signal Modernizations, replacing traffic signals, pedestrian push buttons, and a comprehensive pavement rehabilitation through the urban area of Knightstown, Indiana. The pavement design of US 40 required implementation of full-depth HMA pavement, HMA patching, PCCP approaches, and sections of 4” HMA overlay. The MOT and roadway design were completed in concert with the significant impacts of replacement of the Big Blue River Bridge. The proposed bridge is 65’ wide and 245’ long and provides access to four traffic lanes and sidewalks on both sides. The new bridge raised the roadway profile grade 1’ to provide the necessary hydraulic opening to convey Q100 of the Big Blue River, as debris was impacting the existing bridge. The construction of the project was phased to maintain one lane of traffic in each direction for US 40 because US 40 serves as the emergency route for I-70. The southern sidewalk was constructed in a third phase of construction so the sidewalk area could be utilized for MOT during Phase 1 construction to save close to 10’ in unnecessary bridge width. The construction cost for the bundled overlay and bridge was $9,170,000.
by Toni Takacs | Oct 15, 2024
Owen County, IN
SR 46 Bridge Rehabilitation
HWC provided bridge design, utility coordination, and maintenance of traffic for this bridge rehabilitation project. The existing bridge was a three-span continuous prestressed concrete spread box beam bridge along SR 46 in Owen County. The scope of work included fiber wrapping deteriorated box beams along with 5’ of deck removal at the ends of the bridge and semi-integral abutment conversions. The maintenance of traffic operations utilized temporary portable signals for phased construction.
HWC recommended coring and testing of the existing beam and worked with INDOT and Terracon to verify the integrity of the remaining concrete in the side of the existing box beam to make sure it was able to remain in place during construction. Construction was in 2022.
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