KATY FREEWAY
CORRIDOR PROJECT - TxDOT, HOUSTON,
TEXAS
 AIA was the lead structural
engineering firm for the entire Katy Freeway Corridor Project. This project
included the reconstruction of approximately 26 overpasses and fully
directional interchanges of Beltway 8, IH 610. AIA revised the bridge layouts and
design, provided guidance for design, set design criteria, coordinated
aesthetics, participated in public meetings, administered construction
phasing and construction cost estimate, and created standards for concrete
sign columns for the corridor in accordance with aesthetic requirements. AIA
also reviewed and approved all bridge layouts and details. Early coordination
with all sections helped in standardizing the bridge details like the
inverted T cap dimensions, the column spacing, type and size of foundations,
deck drainage and beam spans. We conducted group workshops to provide design
guidance and explain design criteria. Review and recommendations helped save
significant drilled shaft length on Beltway 8 foundations, and helped reduce
the number of expensive steel spans on several direct connectors and braided
ramps.
 IH-10
and IH 610 Interchange: In addition to the review of all structures, AIA reviewed
the schematic and provided recommendations for schematic refinement for the
IH 610 and IH –10 ~ 4 level interchange. The purpose of the review was
to look for fatal flaws in the constructability, check horizontal and
vertical alignments for minimizing direct connector outages,
constructability, structure depth, vertical and horizontal clearances, datum
differences in different alignments and locations of conflict with existing
bents. Results of the review yielded in modifications to structure depths,
realignments to IH 610 mainlanes and direct connectors.
Beltway
8 and IH –10 ~ 5 level interchange: Review included
evaluation of the horizontal and vertical alignments for minimizing direct
connector outages, constructability, structure depth, vertical and horizontal
clearances, datum differences in different alignments and locations of
conflict with existing bents. Review yielded in recommendation to add lanes
to IH-10 at this interchange and replace existing direct connectors to
minimize weaving, increase safety and capacity for the IH-10 mainlanes.
 WESTPARK TOLLWAY, SECTIONS 2 AND E1, HOUSTON, TEXAS
AIA managed and led the structural design
effort for this project which included converting existing overpass at SH 6
to a 3-level grade separation including direct connectors to and from SH 6
with the Westpark Toll Road.
Project included design of 3500 feet of mainlane-depressed section of the
Westpark Tollway, approximately 2000 LF of entrance and exit ramps, 2000 feet
of Alief Clodine, SH 6 northbound and southbound frontage roads. The project
also included two bridges for the SH 6 frontage roads over the proposed
Tollway, drilled shaft and sheet pile retaining walls, pump station for the
depressed section, relocation of 2 ~ 5 x 4 box culverts and intersection
design for SH 6 frontage roads and Alief Clodine. Extremely tight right of
way, HL&P towers, a 20-inch high-pressure gas line and replacement of
foundations of the existing SH 6 Bridge with live traffic added to the
complexity of the project.
IH-10 BRIDGE, SABINE
RIVER CROSSING, ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS
Design of 1.0 mile of approach roadway, entrance and exit ramps for
tourist information center and the turn-arounds at both approaches for this
mile long, 120-ft. wide bridge on IH 10. Project included preparation of
schematic layout, bridge and roadway design, bridge hydraulics and scour
analysis, retaining wall design, traffic control plans, signing and marking,
stormwater pollution prevention plans, quantities and cost estimates.
 SH-288 OVER DOW BARGE CANAL, BRAZORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS
Design of 2000 feet of app roach roadway for this 2000 feet long,
7-lane bridge over the DOW
Barge Canal
and 2 railroad tracks at each side of the canal. Project included preparation
of bridge layout, bridge and roadway design, bridge & roadway hydraulics and
scour analysis, retaining wall design, traffic control plans, signing and
marking, stormwater pollution prevention plans, quantities and cost
estimates.
 BUSH IAH
BUS FLYOVER
BRIDGE, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Design of a four span steel curved trapezoidal bridge. Design was in
accordance with TxDOT standards and specifications. Foundations were designed
to miss FAA cable since relocation of the cable was not an option. Bridge was 660’ in span
length, was made of 4 continuous spans,
160’-240’-160’-100’, steel curved box girder bridge.
Responsible for load calculations, design and rebar detailing of abutments,
slab, girders, bent columns and caps, foundations, and calculation of total
quantities.
 BROOKLYN
BRIDGE REHABILITATION, NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Inspection including the Main Span towers, design and preparation of
contract documents necessary for the rehabilitation of the Brooklyn Bridge's
Brooklyn approach, encompassing 5 overpass structures and approach roadways
founded on fill which is supported by masonry arches; the Manhattan approach
encompassing 2 overpass structures, approach roadways and 6 ramp structures.
The major rehabilitation work will include the replacement of roadway decks,
concrete safety barriers, concrete filled steel grid decks, joints, drainage
systems, lighting systems, striping and signing. Major work includes
superstructure steel, bearings, painting, substructure concrete and stone
masonry repairs as well as other rehabilitation items. Survey of Manhattan approach roadways, adjacent New
York City streets and approach viaduct for the redesign of Manhattan approaches and
rehabilitation of bridge approach structures.
US
84 BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS - TxDOT, TAYLOR
COUNTY, TEXAS
AIA was
the Project Manager and bridge design Task Leader for widening of three
bridges and replacement of four bridges on US 84. Prepared bridge condition
surveys for all structures. AIA also prepared an economic justification
report to evaluate replacement versus widening of four structures. Widening
structures required matching of existing bridge types. Existing bridge
overlay had to be adjusted to minimize dead load and to provide adequate rail
height. Channel work was included at four structures. Bridge lengths varied
from 60 feet to 300 feet. All bridges were constructed in phases. Project was
completed on a fast track with concurrent work authorizations.
US 69 – TxDOT, BEAUMONT, TEXAS
AIA was the bridge design task
leader for 4 bridges that included 2 bridge widenings and 2 new structures
over Rhodair Gully. New bridges were prestressed concrete box beam bridges on
a skew. The bridges were single
span 80 feet long prestressed concrete box beam bridges. Also completed the hydrologic and
hydraulic study for the same.
Steep channel banks were designed as retaining walls. Project also
included design of 4 soil nail retaining walls for U-turn lanes at SH 347 and
at Spurlok Road.
INDEPENDENCE BLVD. BRIDGE DESIGN
AND TRAFFIC STUDY, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS
Completed bridge layout, preliminary and final designs
and construction drawings. The bridges were twin bridges with lengths varying
from 228ft to 290ft with individual spans of up to 86ft. Vertical curve and
two horizontal reverse curves with superelevations varying from 4% to 4% and
skew angles varying from 18 degrees to 64.5 degrees. All spans were
prestressed concrete "Type C" AASHTO beams and substructure as
reinforced concrete caps on prestressed concrete piling. One end abutment was
designed using drilled shafts due to close proximity of an oil pipeline.
NORTH DIAMONDHEAD
BLVD, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Responsible for schematic design of a new roadway
to widen the existing facility from two to four lanes divided. The project
also included the layout and design of twin bridges.
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, AMARILLO,
TEXAS
AIA performed bridge design, schematic, bridge
layout, scour evaluation, hydraulic report, and PS&E for replacement of
an off-system bridge on FM291 in Amarillo,
Texas. AIA also performed
hydraulic studies and scour evaluation and analysis for six other off-system
bridges on the same contract.
ALLENDALE ROAD
BRIDGE OVER VINCE BAYOU, PASADENA, TEXAS
Assisted in the design and plan preparation
associated with the Allendale
Road Bridge
over Vince Bayou. These twin three span bridges (25'-25'-25') over Vince
Bayou are 37' and the superstructure is AASHTO prestressed concrete box
beams.
WEST FUQUA
BRIDGES, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Design of two twin bridges on West Fuqua Road. One pair of bridges
over HCFCD Ditch C148-00-00 and the other pair over Fort Bend County Drainage
Ditch VII-B-1 with a 40 degree skew angle.
OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS
AIA performed 10 off-system bridge replacements.
The structures were replaced with 3 span prestressed concrete bridges.
FUQUA INTERCHANGE, IH-45 AT FUQUA
HOUSTON, TEXAS
This 2700 ft. interchange consisted of 21-70 ft.
prestressed concrete box beam spans. Approach spans are connected with an
intersection steel structure 220' long and 150' wide. The west approach span
is a three span continuous steel plate curved girder spans of 110'-1
10'-110'. The east approach span is a continuous three-unit steel plate
girder with spans of 122'-122'-122'. The steel girders were all composite
design. The abutments were rectangular, reinforced concrete section supported
with drilled shafts. AIA recommended use of box beams to reduce construction
time and traffic congestion during construction.
BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF
REGION 11 ARTERIAL
BRIDGES,
NEW YORK
In-depth inspection, surface and subaqueous of all
bridge components for over 100 bridges as part of the biennial/interim
inspection program. Underwater inspection of seven bridges using both scuba
and hard hat surface supply diving to inspect for the presence of scour,
evaluate the foundation integrity and confirm the rehabilitation of
structures. Fathometer surveys of the channel bottom were performed at two of
the bridge sites. Preparation of technical reports discussing the findings of
the inspections in accordance with NYSDOT requirements.
REHABILITATION OF FDR DRIVE VIADUCT, MANHATTAN,
NEW YORK
Design of emergency repairs to the outer roadway
along the FDR Drive
in upper Manhattan
as a result of deficiencies uncovered during the Biennial/Interim inspection.
YORK
STREET BRIDGE STRUCTURE, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Design of a single span (80' long) structure for Brooklyn Bridge approaches over BQE Expressway.
Work included 3 staged construction; design of concrete filled steel grid on
plate girders for superstructure; design of abutment repairs and
modifications; and design of utility relocations, etc.
GEORGE
P. COLEMAN BRIDGE, VIRGINIA
Design, preparation of plans and specifications
for widening of 14 approach spans of Coleman
Bridge, for Route 17 over York River, Virginia.
Work included widening abutments, modification of solid piers into
hammerheads, design of prestressed concrete continuous spans, and steel plate
girder spans. North approach was 8 spans at 90 feet, south approach was 6
spans (2 @ 65 feet and 4 @ 90 feet). The bridge was 77-feet in width with the
continuous superstructure being AASHTO, Type IV I-beams and the simple spans
being steel plate girder to accommodate the truss center span. Total length
of bridge is 3750-ft.
TRIBOROUGH
BRIDGE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK
In-depth engineering inspection of the Approach
Spans, Side Spans, Main Spans and viaduct portion of the Queens Suspension
Bridge section, the Bronx Truss Bridge section and the Manhattan Lift Span
section as well as several ramp structures of this East River Bridge.
MANHATTAN
BRIDGE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Subaqueous and high level inspection of 2000 foot
suspension bridge in lower Manhattan,
New York as part of the New
York State Department of Transportation's Biennial Bridge Inspection Program.
In-depth inspection of both the upper and lower roadway of the Brooklyn
Approach, Side Spans, Main Spans, and the Manhattan Approach sections of the
bridge, including East and West Transit segments and Towers. The subaqueous
inspection of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Towers, using surface supply hard
hat diving consisted of evaluation for the presence of scour and the
foundation integrity of the existing structures as well as preparation of the
technical reports discussing the findings as per NYSDOT requirements.
US 96 BRIDGES, HARDIN COUNTY, SILSBEE,
TEXAS
Project involved bridge layout, preliminary
design, final design and construction cost estimate for two bridges for the
US 96 Highway widening project. One bridge consisted of two 50-foot spans of
Type C prestressed concrete AASHTO beams and the other bridge consisted of
three 43-foot spans of Type C prestressed concrete AASHTO beams with a skew
of 26 0. Both bridges provide 40'-10" of roadway carrying two lanes.
IH-45 NORTH HOV LANE
CROSSTIMBERS INTERCHANGE, HOUSTON,
TEXAS
Total length of ramp is 805-foot. The width of the
structure varies from 35'-10" to 44'-10" and consists of two
continuous steel horizontally curved plate girders with spans o f
75'-93'-93'-75' and 105'-130'-130'-105'. The width of the structure varied
fro m 35'-10" to 42'-8" making the horizontally curved girder
spacing variable. The substructure is reinforced concrete abutment, has
drilled shafts and hammer head piers with cantilevered cap beams and oval
columns. Prepared bridge layout, final construction plans and construction
cost estimate.
HENRY HUDSON BRIDGE,
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Inspection of all structural components, including
the primary members (fascia, floor beams, stringers, main cables), secondary
members (diaphragms, truss gusset plates, truss lateral bracing members),
deck elements, anchorages, abutments, piers, and utilities of this major
river crossing in upper Manhattan, New York performed for the Triborough
Bridge and Tunnel Authority.
VERRAZANO BRIDGE BIENNIAL INSPECTION, NEW
YORK, NEW YORK
Surface and subaqueous inspection of one of the
world’s longest steel truss suspension bridges which connects the
Boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten
Island, New York.
The inspection work included the examination of all bridge and structural
components: inspection of decks, structural framing, suspension cables,
towers, and anchorages, abutments and approach structures, utilities,
lighting and communication equipment. Unwrapping sections of main cables for
inspection of the interior and rewrapping. The underwater inspection
consisted of evaluating for the presence of scour and foundation integrity of
the piers fenders, dolphins retaining walls and submerged portions of the
abutments. A fathometer survey of the Narrows between Brooklyn and Staten Island was also performed. The survey covered an
area 5200 feet long by 50 feet wide. The waterway is tidal with flows up to
2.5 knots and water depths up to 100 feet.
SPENCER HIGHWAY
BRIDGES OVER WILLOW SPRING TRIBUTARY, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Designed and prepared PS&E associated with the
reconstruction of Spencer Highway Design Section III.A., east of Willow
Spring Bayou to east of Underwood Road. The bridge was 3-span with
prestressed concrete box beams superstructure. The abutments and bents were
reinforced concrete rectangular beams supported on prestressed concrete
piles.
N.
WAYSIDE DRIVE
OVER HCFCD DITCH 125-00-000, HOUSTON,
TEXAS
Prepared the final PS&E associated with
this bridge. Bridge was a skewed three span (34.0'-34.0'-34.0') prestressed
concrete box beam bridge to conform with AASHTO HS20-44 loading. The
abutments and pier for this structure were reinforced concrete beams
supported by 16 inch square prestressed concrete piling.
TERHUNE AVENUE BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT, WAYNE, NEW JERSEY
Structural design, boundary survey, topographic
survey, preparation of right-of-way drawings for property takings, utility
engineering, geotechnical testing and boring as well as related engineering
services required for the development of plans, specifications and bid
documents for the replacement of the Terhune Avenue (SR Route 202) Bridge
under the FAUS program.
BAYONNE BRIDGE INSPECTION, NEW YORK
In-depth structural inspection of the
substructure, deck and other structural members to identify deficiencies which
may present a potential safety hazard. Preparation of Structural Inventory
and Appraisal (SI&A) sheets, render recommendations for and prioritize
repairs.
ROUTE 3 BRIDGE OVER BERRY'S CREEK, NEW JERSEY
Utility engineering for widening of major
highway bridge linking the Meadowlands and carrying Route 3 over Berry 's Creek in
Rutherford and East Rutherford, New Jersey.
THROGS NECK
BRIDGE BIENNIAL INSPECTION, NEW YORK, NEW
YORK
In-depth inspection to evaluate for the
presence of scour and foundation integrity of 36 bridge piers. Surface supply
hard hat diving was used. Project also entailed the performance of a
fathometer survey of the river channel and preparation of the technical
report and AUTO-CADD drawings per NYSDOT requirements.
RHODES ROAD BRIDGE
OVER SEALS GULLY, HOUSTON, TEXAS
Prepared the Preliminary Engineering Report,
final plans, specifications, and estimate associated with the replacement of
the existing timber bridge with a three span ( 26.5'-26.5'-26.5' )
prestressed concrete box beam bridge to conform with AASHTO HS20-44 loading.
The abutments and pier for this structure were reinforced concrete beams
supported by 16 inch square prestressed concrete piling. This skewed and
superelevated bridge was 36 foot in width and the project also included
approach roadway and drainage improvements.
FM 1960 WISHBONE
INTERCHANGE, IH-45 AT FM 1960, HOUSTON, TEXAS
This FM 1960 Wishbone interchange consisted
of 20 prestressed concrete box beam spans of varying lengths and reinforced
concrete deck. The abutments were reinforced concrete rectangular beams with
drilled shafts. Designed the two 200 ft. long steel continuous straddle bents
supported by circular reinforced concrete columns.
UNDERGRADE BRIDGE
INSPECTION, MORRIS & PASSAIC COUNTIES, NEW JERSEY
In-depth inspection and rating of 17
railroad bridges, underwater inspection of railroad culvert over Frank's
Creek. Work involved inspection, load rating analysis, preparation of
Inspection Reports, recommendations for repairs and cost estimates.
GARDEN STATE PARKWAY
BRIDGE
INSPECTIONS
In-depth inspection of nine parkway bridges
in Middlesex, Ocean, Burlington & Cape May.
BRIDGE INSPECTIONS, PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Surface and sub-aqueous inspections for
cycle four reevaluation survey of 37 off-system bridges in Passaic County
including reports and recommendations.
GOFFLE HILL ROAD
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
Design survey of bridge and approach
roadways, preparation of right-of-way drawings for property takings, utility
engineering, geotechnical testing and boring as well as related engineering
services required for the development of plans, specifications and bid
documents for the replacement of this single span structure over Goffle
Brook.
COMLY ROAD BRIDGE
REHABILITATION, LINCOLN PARK, NEW JERSEY
Survey, utility engineering, maintenance and
protection of traffic and re-design of approach roadway for the
rehabilitation seven span bridge carrying Comly Road over NJ Transit
Morristown line at Lincoln Park Railroad Station.
LOWER MAIN STREET
BRIDGE REHABILITATION, PATERSON, NEW JERSEY
Survey, geotechnical investigation, utility
engineering, hydraulic analysis, permitting, re-design of approach roadways.
QUEENS EAST RIVER
WHARF, NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Underwater inspection for the demolition of
existing wharf, reuse of existing steel "H" pile and timber pile
where feasible, construction of a new wharf.
EAST COMPLEX CONNECTOR
ROAD, SUPER COLLIDER PROJECT, WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS
As a subconsultant to Parsons Brinckerhoff, AIA
designed a seven at 80', span bridge and approaches over Grove Creek to
service the East Complex area of SSC project. The bridge was 44-foot in width
with the superstructure being Type IV AASHTO I beams. The abutments and bents
were reinforced concrete rectangular beams supported with circular drilled
shafts/columns. The entire bridge was designed and detailed to TxDOT
specifications and the structure was checked for a 5S4 -140 ton truck
loading.
HOBBY INTERCHANGE,
IH-45 AT MONROE, HOUSTON,
TEXAS
This 3300 ft. interchange consisted of 15-70
ft. spans and 10-60 ft. spans of prestressed concrete box beam design
connecting to a 228 ft. by 180 ft. curved composite steel girder and stringer
structure. The intersection structure was all steel design and included 2000
ft. of retaining wall. The substructure was reinforced concrete construction.
The abutment consisted of a rectangular reinforced concrete beam supported
with drilled shafts and the bents were cantilevered beam - hammerhead piers,
some supported with single columns and others with two columns. Simply
supported reinforced concrete beams were also used at some bent locations.
AIA recommended the use of box beams to reduce construction time and cost
traffic congestion during construction.
OUTERBRIDGE CROSSING,
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK
In-depth structural inspection of the
substructure, deck and other structural members to identify deficiencies
which may present a potential safety hazard. Preparation of Structural
Inventory and Appraisal (SI&A) sheets, render recommendations for and
prioritize repairs.
MILL BASIN BRIDGE
REHABILITATION, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Survey of 4000 feet of approach roadway,
bridge measurements, preparation of right-of-way documents and design of the
roadway approaches along the Belt Parkway for the total rehabilitation of 865
foot, 14 span double leaf trunion bascule bridge over Mill Basin.
GERRITSEN INLET BRIDGE
REHABILITATION, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Survey of 3500 feet of approach roadway,
bridge measurements, preparation of right-of-way documents and design of the
roadway approaches along the Belt Parkway for the total rehabilitation of 520
foot long, 105 foot wide eleven span bridge carrying six lanes of the Belt
Parkway over Gerritsen Inlet.
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