Posts Tagged ‘Kevin Wood’
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Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (MMSD) ambitious flood control project for the Kinnickinnic River, Pulaski Park’s outdated concrete pedestrian bridge required replacement.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 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 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 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 MoreFDOT District 2 – SR-115 NB over Ribault River
FDOT District 2 – SR-115 NB over Ribault River This project involved bridge inspection and the preparation of construction documents for the cleaning, painting of structural steel and steel bearings, sealing intermediate joints, fender repair and spall repair to the SR-115 NB Ribault River Bridge No. 720272. GRAEF’s scope of work included coordinating site visits…
Read MoreMilwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Art Museum The Milwaukee Art Museum’s expansion project is an important anchor of the City of Milwaukee’s current cultural renaissance. GRAEF provided structural and site/civil engineering as well as associate landscape architecture for this world-class art museum addition. GRAEF also performed initial environmental site studies and obtained permits in this unique, lakebed site. The…
Read MoreHoan Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction
Hoan Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction GRAEF conducted an in-depth inspection of the Hoan Bridge over the Milwaukee River. Wisconsin-certified bridge inspectors examined the three-span tied arch and the girder and floor beam system from the Lakefront Interchange to Carferry Drive; completed detailed reports that documented all changing conditions since the 1999 inspection; identified new deficiencies;…
Read MoreBridges Over USH 41 and USH 45, Washington County
Bridges Over USH 41 and USH 45, Washington County Construction inspection was completed for 0.8 miles of STH 145 with five roundabouts, and the deck replacement and widening of two bridges over USH 41 and 45. Major items of work included grading, curb and gutter, concrete paving, storm sewer, lighting, marking and signing. Other Projects…
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