by Toni Takacs | Oct 15, 2024
Indianapolis, IN
Emerson Avenue Bridge Replacement over Bean Creek
HWC provided design services for the Emerson Avenue over Bean Creek Bridge Superstructure Replacement project (Bridge #3306F) for DPW using federal funding.
The project included the replacement of the existing superstructure for the single-span bridge. The foundations were repaired and modified to accept the new superstructure using semi-integral details. Compliant sidewalks were added to the bridge as well. The channel under the bridge had migrated to flow along the south abutment, so it was reshaped under the bridge and armored with riprap. The retaining wall that was near failure in the southeast corner was removed and the area was graded for drainage and armored with riprap. Tree plantings were included for Flora Permit conditions. The approaching roadway was milled and overlaid. Coordination with IndyGo was required to adjust a bus stop that was at the end of the project limits. This project also included right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination, and environmental services.
The project is scheduled for 2022 construction at an estimated cost of $850,000.
by Toni Takacs | Oct 15, 2024
Vigo County, IN
Bridge #322
Vigo County’s bridge 322 was built in 1965 on 13th Street as a 132’ long, two-span adjacent prestressed concrete beam bridge with a 62-degree skew over Lost Creek. It was identified as a Non-Select historic bridge because of its significant skew. HWC’s innovative approach during the Historic Bridge Alternatives Analysis (HBAA) found that replacing the superstructure with steel beams was the most feasible and prudent alternative (B2). All alternatives were investigated for the HBAA as the change from a concrete to steel superstructure was viewed as demolition by the historic consulting parties. The bridge was marketed for reuse in accordance to INDOT standards. A scour analysis, foundation repairs, drainage design, intersection design, and utility coordination were included in the project.
by Toni Takacs | Feb 15, 2024
Brown County, IN
SR 135 over Strahl Creek Bridge Rehabilitation
HWC is providing road and bridge design for this bridge rehabilitation project. The existing bridge is a three-span continuous concrete slab bridge that is in horizontal and vertical curves along SR 135 in Brown County. The structure is deteriorated, hydraulically deficient, and has scour problems. The main scope of work is a superstructure replacement with roadway improvements to tie back into the existing superelevated roadway and safety improvements to upgrade the existing guardrail. This project will also evaluate the potential of adding a fourth span to the bridge to provide the necessary hydraulic capacity. The maintenance of traffic will utilize temporary portable signals for phased construction.
by Toni Takacs | Mar 20, 2023
White County, IN
Bridge #95 Rehabilitation
This bridge rehabilitation project included the design of new semi-integral end bents, pier modifications, new structural steel beams, a concrete deck, a horizontal curve, and a super elevated roadway. This project was designed in a manner to avoid impacts to archaeological Native American sites. Right-of-way for one parcel was included in the project. The roadway embankments were widened and armored with riprap to protect against Lake Shafer wave action. Overall, this project improved all condition ratings for the bridge, geometric standards, and safety features.
2023 Engineering Excellence Award – State Finalist
by Toni Takacs | Aug 5, 2022
Seymour, IN
Burkart Boulevard/Southern Bypass
HWC prepared the design plans for this $25 million, 3.8 mile extension of Burkart Boulevard around the southern portion of the City of Seymour. Increasing train traffic has forced the City to pursue a grade separated crossing and new alignment roadway to provide an unimpeded access route to the local hospital. HWC developed preliminary costs for the project and assisted with obtaining federal funding. Design tasks included new roadway design, roundabout intersections, drainage, a multi-use path, right-of-way assessments, coordination with impacted property owners, and overall cost estimating for the project. The project was constructed in three phases.
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