Sunnyside Road Bridge Information

STATUS (as of October 2009):

Our preliminary design was completed and submitted to PennDOT for structural adequacy review in early 2009. PennDOT took approximately 6 months in reviewing the design and we are in receipt of review comments for both the geotechnical foundation report and the design of the bridges structure. PennDOT is requiring, as part of their review, additional geotechnical borings in order to meet their requirements. Once these borings are completed, a final revision can be made to the bridge’s substructure design, and the bid package can be finalized.

A supplement request was submitted to the Township and approved to allow us to proceed and to address the comments generated from the Structural Adequacy Review. Our geotechnical subconsultant is working with PennDOT’s review consultant to ensure the revised geotechnical report addresses all of their concerns.

Additionally, we understand that the Township is in the process of acquiring the necessary Right of Way and Easements for this project. We are not aware of the status or timing of the acquisition process.

Estimated Timeline:

• Perform additional geotechnical work (borings and analysis): Completed by the end of October 2009
• Revisions to the plan design based on geotechnical work: Completed by the end of November 2009
• Utility Pole Relocation – Subject to PECO/Verizon: Expected Completion by the end of November 2009
• Submission to PennDOT/Structural Adequacy Review Approval: Expected by the end of December 2009
• Completion of Bid Package: Completed by the end of January 2010
• Bid Process: January/February 2010
• Award of Contract: March 2010
• Approximate Construction Start: April 2010
• Construction Duration: 6-8 months – project completion November 2010

Information provided by the project manager, Scott D. Allen, P.E. of McCormick Taylor, Inc. in Exton PA

Downloads

Overall Plan Design Sheet (PDF)