Practical Design Guidelines for Replacement of Defecient Bridges with Low-Water Stream Crossing in the Rural Midwest

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General Information
Solicitation Number: 1373
Status: Cleared by FHWA
Date Posted: Apr 11, 2014
Last Updated: Apr 11, 2017
Solicitation Expires: Apr 11, 2015
Partners: IL, KS, OH, TX
Lead Organization: Kansas Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2014
Commitment End Year: 2016
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $110,000.00
Commitments Received: $162,197.00
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): David Behzadpour
David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Jennifer Nicks
jennifer.nicks@dot.gov
Phone: 202- 493-3075
Study Champion(s): Michael Ingalls
Ingalls@ksdot.org
Phone: 785-296-0414
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Illinois Department of Transportation 2015 $30,000.00 Tom Winkelman Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2014 $30,000.00 Michael Ingalls David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2015 $30,000.00 Michael Ingalls David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2016 $42,197.00 Michael Ingalls David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Ohio Department of Transportation 2015 $30,000.00 Vicky Fout General Research 614-644-8135 Research@dot.state.oh.us
Texas Department of Transportation $0.00

Background

Many county-owned in rural areas bridges are deficient and in need of replacement. Counties cannot afford to replace all deficient bridges and must prioritize their expenditures. In many locations the type and volume of traffic is too low to justify the expense of bridge replacement. This situation is worsening as the rural population declines. Some counties are closing low-volume roads rather than replacing deficient bridges. In some locations a low-water stream crossing might be a practical low-cost alternative to road closure. County engineers and engineering consultants need guidelines to assess the practicality of replacing a deficient bridge with a low-water crossing and to select the best type of crossing. They also need straightforward design procedures and general design details for common types of crossings. Some general guidance on low-water crossings can be found in reports by the U.S. Forest Service (2006) and Iowa State University (2003). However, these reports do not provide some of the specific information needed for site assessment and crossing design.

Objectives

In this project, we will produce a report that provides practical engineering guidance for the replacement of deficient bridges with low-water stream crossings in the rural Midwest. The report will address the following issues. 1. Site assessment and economics. 2. Selection of crossing type. The two basic types of low-cost low-water crossings are the unvented ford and the vented ford. 3. Design of roadway profile and culvert pipes. 4. Selection of crossing materials. Low-water crossings can be built of concrete, crushed stone, natural stone, stone reinforced with geogrid or geotextile, stone-filled gabions and other materials. We will provide guidelines for materials selection. 5. General design details. We will provide general design details for unvented fords and vented fords constructed of different materials. We will also provide guidance on signage of low-water crossings.

Comments

We are looking for 4-5 partners to contribute a one time contribution of $25,000-30,000. We have requested 100% SPR Funding

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Approved Waiver Memo Approval of SP&R Waiver Solicitation#1373.pdf Memorandum Public
Solicitation Proposal Low water Crossing Low water crossings Proposal .pdf Study Summary Public

Practical Design Guidelines for Replacement of Defecient Bridges with Low-Water Stream Crossing in the Rural Midwest

General Information
Solicitation Number: 1373
Status: Cleared by FHWA
Date Posted: Apr 11, 2014
Last Updated: Apr 11, 2017
Solicitation Expires: Apr 11, 2015
Partners: IL, KS, OH, TX
Lead Organization: Kansas Department of Transportation
Financial Summary
Suggested Contribution:
Commitment Start Year: 2014
Commitment End Year: 2016
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Commitments Required: $110,000.00
Commitments Received: $162,197.00
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): David Behzadpour
David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Jennifer Nicks
jennifer.nicks@dot.gov
Phone: 202- 493-3075
Commitments by Organizations
Agency Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Illinois Department of Transportation 2015 $30,000.00 Tom Winkelman Megan Swanson 217-782-3547 Megan.Swanson@illinois.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2014 $30,000.00 Michael Ingalls David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2015 $30,000.00 Michael Ingalls David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2016 $42,197.00 Michael Ingalls David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Ohio Department of Transportation 2015 $30,000.00 Vicky Fout General Research 614-644-8135 Research@dot.state.oh.us

Background

Many county-owned in rural areas bridges are deficient and in need of replacement. Counties cannot afford to replace all deficient bridges and must prioritize their expenditures. In many locations the type and volume of traffic is too low to justify the expense of bridge replacement. This situation is worsening as the rural population declines. Some counties are closing low-volume roads rather than replacing deficient bridges. In some locations a low-water stream crossing might be a practical low-cost alternative to road closure. County engineers and engineering consultants need guidelines to assess the practicality of replacing a deficient bridge with a low-water crossing and to select the best type of crossing. They also need straightforward design procedures and general design details for common types of crossings. Some general guidance on low-water crossings can be found in reports by the U.S. Forest Service (2006) and Iowa State University (2003). However, these reports do not provide some of the specific information needed for site assessment and crossing design.

Objectives

In this project, we will produce a report that provides practical engineering guidance for the replacement of deficient bridges with low-water stream crossings in the rural Midwest. The report will address the following issues. 1. Site assessment and economics. 2. Selection of crossing type. The two basic types of low-cost low-water crossings are the unvented ford and the vented ford. 3. Design of roadway profile and culvert pipes. 4. Selection of crossing materials. Low-water crossings can be built of concrete, crushed stone, natural stone, stone reinforced with geogrid or geotextile, stone-filled gabions and other materials. We will provide guidelines for materials selection. 5. General design details. We will provide general design details for unvented fords and vented fords constructed of different materials. We will also provide guidance on signage of low-water crossings.

Comments

We are looking for 4-5 partners to contribute a one time contribution of $25,000-30,000. We have requested 100% SPR Funding

Title Type Private
Approved Waiver Memo Memorandum N
Solicitation Proposal Low water Crossing Study Summary N

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