State: ILLINOIS

Agency: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - DISTRICT 6

Project and/or Route Name: N.B. FANCY CREEK BRIDGE - FAI-55 OVER N.B. FANCY CREEK

SANGAMON COUNTY

Dates: 1991 - 1992

Rural and/or Urban: RURAL

Length: 151 FEET

Type of Improvement: WIDENING AND DECK REPLACEMENT

Firm's Project Manager: ROBERT B. QUISENBERRY,P.E.,L.S.,V.P.-STRUCTURES, FIRM PRINCIPAL

Firm's Project Engineer: PAUL L. HENDRICK, P.E., PROJECT DESIGN ENGINEER

Project Description:

This project involved the widening and deck replacement for a 3-span bridge in a curved alignment. Substructure units were widened on both sides and raised to accommodate new rate of superelevation. New steel girders were added and existing girders checked for fatigue. New approach slabs and abutment backwalls were required. All bearings were replaced with new bearings. Design was completed in 1992 and construction is scheduled for fall of 1992. Estimated construction cost $750,000.

The Consultant was responsible for:

1. Providing surveys.

2. All design and construction plans for the roadway approaches and the structure.

3. Specifications and cost estimates.

The Illinois Department of Transportation was responsible for:

1. All geotechnical work.

2. Approved T.S. & L. Plans.