by Toni Takacs | Oct 7, 2022
Terre Haute, IN
Lafayette Avenue Road Reconstruction
HWC was responsible for the full-time inspection of the Lafayette Avenue project in Terre Haute, Indiana. This project included reconstruction of Lafayette Ave and portions of 25th Street between Fort Harrison Road and Haythorne Avenue, approximately 1.1 miles. The project included the relocation of the centerline of the existing roadway, installation of a new storm sewer system with detention pond, installation of concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, ADA ramps, concrete approaches, and a center turn lane. The existing railroad crossing was widened and updated from a two-lane signalized crossing to a wider crossing with signalized lights and gates with a center curb island. Coordination between the Indiana Railroad and their Subcontractor RJ Cormann for the closure of Lafayette Avenue and detour route was essential for a smooth transition during construction. This LPA project was funded by the City of Terre Haute and INDOT. The project cost was $7.99 million.
by Toni Takacs | Oct 7, 2022
Hamilton County, IN
Bridge #238 Rehabilitation
HWC worked with Hamilton County to complete the Bridge #238 Rehabilitation project.
The project included reconstruction and widening of the bridge on Lakeshore Drive over Carmel Creek. The 75’ long, 43’ wide structure consisted of three simple spans of adjacent box beams. The bridge was completely removed down to the substructure piling.
As a result of low pile loads and the soil strata, new helical piles were used to widen the bridge. The existing pier steel shell piles were repaired and encased.
The reconstructed bridge also includes a 14” continuous reinforced concrete slab with semi-integral end bents, integral piers, reinforced concrete approach slabs, and 5’ sidewalks on each side of the bridge.
Approach roadway work was kept to a minimum because the low construction depth of the concrete slab superstructure allowed the existing profile grade to be maintained while improving hydraulic capacity under the bridge.
by Toni Takacs | Oct 7, 2022
Hamilton County, IN
Prairie Baptist Road Small Structure 23060 Replacement
HWC completed the design and project management for the replacement of small structure 23060 in Hamilton County. HWC assisted the County in obtaining property information, specifications and drawings of the project, plans of existing structures within the project limits, written reviews to the project, traffic assignments, and utility coordination.
The existing one-lane structure was replaced with a precast reinforced concrete three-sided culvert with wingwalls. The roadway profile was raised 7’ to provide proper sight distance for the 55 mph roadway. The design also included the reconstruction of multiple driveways, site drainage, and infiltration bioswales.
by Toni Takacs | Aug 10, 2022
Seymour, IN
Burkart Boulevard/Southern Bypass
HWC is responsible for full-time inspection of the construction of Burkart Boulevard Phase I. The project is 2.3 miles of new roadway, a bridge over the L&I Railroad, along with a multi-use trail located in Seymour, Indiana.
Phase I is a new segment of roadway to provide a bypass to Freeman Field from US 50. The scope of this project included clearing of farm fields and some wooded areas. Constructing new embankments and roadway, installing drainage culverts and several box culverts. The project has a single span bridge over the L&I Railroad and a long segment of MSE Wall from each end bent east and west of the railroad. The project has new asphalt pavement with a roundabout at the O’Brien Street intersection. The contract has a paved multi-use trail along the entire length. Included also is installing guard rail, pavement markings and signage, and lighting at the roundabout.
The roundabout will be open to traffic this November. The contract completion date is October 31, 2021. The $17.3 million LPA project was funded by the City of Seymour and Indiana Department of Transportation.
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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