Bridge Design
Pickering Associates was contacted by Eureka Hunter Pipeline, L.L.C. to develop a bridge design package that facilitated construction of a bridge substructure, approaches, and the erection of a prefabricated superstructure. The project consisted of four phases and was completed on time and within the allocated budget. Pickering Associates engineers reviewed proposed project drawings, preformed a preliminary site investigation, coordinated with the project surveyor regarding the general design, and coordinated with the project geotechnical engineer regarding general design information. Pickering included two bridge configuration alternates and reported the conceptual cost estimates of each. Pickering Associates also provided engineering support for the preparation of permit applications, coordination with local authorities, and acquisitions of permits. Lastly, our engineers preformed a flood study to determine the impact of the proposed bridge in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency.
PROJECT DETAILS
- Location: Hastings, West Virginia
- Type: New Construction
- Size: 120 Linear Feet
- Contractor:
PROJECT SERVICES
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Administration
- Structural Engineering
- Surveying
Our Process
The design included slight intrusion of the floodplain, minimal construction in the creek, lower abutment wall height, and short construction length.
The project consisted of Pickering Associates working with Eureka Hunter Pipeline, L.L.C to determine the design loads, volume, service life, and other specific criteria. Our engineers then prepared the construction drawings of the substructure and approaches and prepared the criteria for the design of the bridge superstructure, which was performed by the fabricator.
Pickering Associates then moved into bidding assistance for the project. Pickering prepared bid documents including Invitation to Bid, Bid Form, General Conditions, etc. We assisted with advertising, prepared agendas, attended/directed pre-bid meeting, and created meeting minutes. Lastly, Pickering Associates assisted with the evaluation of contractor bids and assisted the development of the Owner-Contractor agreement.
The final phase of the project consisted of Construction Administration. Pickering Associates attended bi-weekly construction meetings, provided on-site construction inspection and maintained the construction schedule. The firm also reviewed contractor submittals, provided construction assistance by responding to contractor questions, creating meeting minutes/field reports, and creating change orders as necessary. Pickering Associates attended a final ‘walk-thru’ of the project and helped create a punch list. Finally, the firm assisted Eureka Hunter Pipeline, L.L.C. with all project close out documents.
