Bridge Engineering
Earnhardt Memorial Pedestrian Bridge
Earnhardt Memorial Pedestrian Bridge GRAEF delivered structural and electrical engineering services for the rehabilitation of the Earnhardt Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, a single-span Continental® truss structure spanning 209 feet in length and 20 feet in width. Located adjacent to the iconic Daytona International Speedway, the bridge serves as a symbolic gateway for over 10 million visitors…
Read MorePulaski Park Pedestrian Bridge
Pulaski Park Pedestrian Bridge As part of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) ambitious flood control project for the Kinnickinnic River, Pulaski Park’s outdated concrete pedestrian bridge required replacement. The over 50-year-old structure, suffering from severe deterioration, was no longer viable. The new prefabricated steel bridge, chosen after extensive public input, features a visually appealing…
Read MoreAshwaubomay River Trail Bridge
Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge The Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge in Ashwaubenon, WI, completed in August 2023, is a 386-foot, 5-span steel girder pedestrian bridge. Designed by GRAEF and constructed by Michels Construction, the bridge connects Ashwaubomay Park to new housing developments, enhancing community connectivity and recreational access. The client needed a bridge to improve community…
Read MoreWisDOT Grantosa Drive Bridge Rehabilitation
WisDOT Grantosa Drive Bridge Rehabilitation The project included two bridges on West Grantosa Drive spanning WIS 145. Constructed in 1965, these 4-span steel girder bridges were in need of rehabilitation to maintain the existing facility life. This project also included designs for thin polymer overlays and load ratings on 8 bridges. These included STH 145…
Read MoreCovered Bridge Road Bridge Reconstruction
Covered Bridge Road Reconstruction Covered Bridge Road Bridge, running north-south over Cedar Creek on Covered Bridge Road next to the historic Covered Bridge in the Town of Cedarburg, was rated structurally deficient with a sufficiency rating of 43.3 and an NBI rating of 4 for the deck, structural evaluation, and superstructure. The bridge had numerous…
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WisDOT County Q Bridge
WisDOT County Q Bridge GRAEF was selected to provide the engineering planning and design for replacing the County Q bridge over the Oconomowoc River, involving collaboration with WisDOT and Waukesha County. The existing bridge, deemed structurally deficient, was rebuilt under the Local Bridge Program. Various design options were considered to meet navigational and construction requirements…
Read MoreNelson Family Heritage Crossing
Nelson Family Heritage Crossing The Nelson Family Heritage Crossing is a 1,131-foot bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Fox River between Heesakker Park in Little Chute and a new rail trail connection to downtown Kaukauna. The project broke ground in August 2020, and opened to the public in June 2021. The Crossing serves as a…
Read MoreNorthbound US 51 to Westbound WIS 29 Flyover Bridge
Northbound US 51 to Westbound WIS 29 Flyover Bridge This 747-foot-long bridge on the west edge of Wausau, Wisconsin, facilitates westbound WIS 29 traffic over US 51, Sherman Street, and the CN Railroad. Notably, its central section features a curved steel trapezoidal tub girder, one of the longest of its kind in Wisconsin. The bridge’s…
Read MoreLoop the Lake Boardwalk Bridges
Loop the Lake Boardwalk Bridges GRAEF completed the full detailed design, bidding, and construction management of two separate boardwalk bridges. One bridge is located in the City of Neenah spanning the Neenah channel. This bridge is 768 feet long with twelve 64-foot spans. The second bridge is located in the City of Menasha spanning the…
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