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Route 23 Bridge over Otego Creek

Year ABC Built: 2009
State: NY
County:
Owner: State
Location: Rural
Spans: One-span
Beam material: Steel
Max Span Length (ft.): 131.2
Total Bridge Length (ft.): 131.2
Construction Equipment Category: Conventional
ABC Construction Equipment: Conventional
State ID Number: 1017580
NBI Number: 1017580
Coordinates
Latitude:
42.4700012 | Longitude: -75.1083298
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Under Construction


Bridge Description

Project Summary:

New York State's second use of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) deck closure joints


Project Location:

NYS Route 23 in Otsego County near the village of Oneonta


Impact Category:

Tier 5 (within 3 months)


Mobility Impact Time:


Primary Drivers:

reduced traffic impacts, improved material quality and product durability, improved site constructability


Dimensions:

131.2-ft long and 42.7-ft wide single-span steel plate girder bridge


Average Daily Traffic (at time of construction):

6903


Traffic Management (if constructed conventionally):

onsite detour


Existing Bridge Description:

The existing two-lane bridge, consisting of steel through girders on concrete deck, was deteriorated and required replacement.


Replacement or New Bridge:

The two-lane steel stringer integral abutment replacement bridge is New York State’s second use of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) deck closure joints. The bridge consists of five 56-inch-deep steel plate girders spaced at 9.18 ft. The 8-inch-thick precast deck panels were installed on the beams, and UHPC was used to connect the panels in a six-inch-wide closure joint between panels.


Construction Method:

The 5,436 sq ft of precast deck panels were fabricated with projecting galvanized bars that were spliced with the bars projecting from adjacent panels. After the beams and panels were erected, joint formwork was placed and the joints were filled with UHPC. The closure joints were then covered and cured. After curing, a 2-inch-thick concrete overlay was placed to provide a smooth riding surface.


Stakeholder Feedback:

The use of UHPC eliminated the need to post-tension the deck panels, which decreased the duration of construction. Also, NYSDOT anticipates that the cost will be reduced for future projects using UHPC joint fill as contractors become more familiar with the UHPC material and processes.


High Performance Material:

UHPC, galvanized bars



Project Planning

Decision Making Tools:
Site Procurement:
Project Delivery: Design-bid-build
Contracting:

Geotechnical Solutions

Foundations & Walls:
Rapid Embankment:

Structural Solutions

Prefabricated Bridge Elements: Full-depth precast deck panel w/o PT (with UHPC closure joints)
Prefabricated Bridge Systems:
Miscellaneous Prefabricated: CIP reinforced closure joints, UHPC closure joints, standard concrete overlay

Costs & Funding

Costs:

The engineer’s estimate for the project was $1.78m. The low bid was $1.46m.


Funding Source:

Federal and State


Incentive Program:

Additional Information


Downloadable Resources

Contract Plans:

View 2016-09-30200610.pdf

Specifications:

Bid Tabs:

View 2016-09-30211747.pdf

Construction Schedule:


Other Related Information:


Other Related URLs:


Photo Credits:

New York State Department of Transportation


Contacts

Richard Marchione,
P.E.
Director, Office of Structures
New York State Department of Transportation
Richard.Marchione@dot.ny.gov
518-457-6827

Submitter:
Mary Lou Ralls
P.E.
Principal
Ralls Newman, LLC
ralls-newman@sbcglobal.net
512-422-9080

Contractor:
Tioga Construction Company, Inc.