Clinton Street Bridge over the Maumee River ODOT Project DEF-15-14.77 December 2, 2014...

Clinton Street Bridge over the Maumee River

ODOT Project DEF-15-14.77December 2, 2014

Stakeholder’s Meeting

Discuss the project and why it’s happening Describe the process that’s used to

determine what gets built Share factors that will influence the

proposed design Identify stakeholder concerns Obtain stakeholder input

Purpose of Stakeholder Meeting

Address deteriorated condition of existing bridge Existing bridge is safe, but has some things that

need addressed as part of this project Existing bridge deck (what traffic travels on) and

superstructure (what supports the deck) have deteriorated

Existing abutments (ends of the bridge) and piers (middle sections of the bridge) support the superstructure and have also deteriorated to varying degrees

Project Purpose

Existing Bridge Deck – North End

Cracked asphalt is porous. Deicing chemicals leak through to whatever is below it.

Existing Bridge Deck – South End

Holes in asphalt at south end of bridge.

Underside of Existing Bridge Superstructure

(at curb line)Note concrete cracking. This is caused by reinforcing steel and prestressing strands that are corroding.

Underside of Existing

Superstructure (End Span, South

End)Eventually the concrete breaks away completely, exposing the corroded strands, which can then fail and break away themselves.

Underside of Existing

Superstructure (Mid Span)

Another failed strand towards the middle of the bridge

Underside of Existing Bridge Superstructure

(End Span – North End)

Concrete has cracked and broken away at other bridge locations as well. Cause for this cracking? Same as other areas on bridge - reinforcing steel and strands that are corroding.

South Abutment Note deteriorated concrete. Caused by deicing chemical leakage from bridge deck.

Existing PierNote concrete deterioration

at sidewalk curb line.

Was originally built in 1932 Six spans, total length approximately 489 feet

Rehabilitated in 1980 New superstructure Existing piers and abutments remained and

were repaired 48 feet face to face of curb (4-12 ft. lanes) 5 ft. 6 in. sidewalks

Existing Bridge

Includes the bridge and the next two intersections north and south of bridge Clinton Street intersections with High Street,

River Drive, Fort Street and First Street Engineering and environmental studies are

performed within the study area Larger than the actual project work limits

Why? Actual project work limits have not yet been determined.

Study Area

Study Area(Yellow Outline)

Circle K Gas Station Former gas tanks along Clinton Street Pontiac and Fort Defiance Parks Maumee River and mussels Several structures over 50 years old (none eligible

for the National Register of Historic Places) One archaeological site (southwest corner;

destroyed according to State Historic Preservation Office)

Environmental Concerns on the Project

Engineering and environmental studies are conducted to help determine feasible alternatives and pros/cons associated with them.

Alternative evaluation concludes with a Feasibility Study, which identifies a Preferred Alternative

Feasibility Study to be submitted to ODOT later this month

Alternatives Evaluation

New four lane bridge on existing piers (similar to existing bridge)

New five lane bridge on existing piers Allows southbound left turn from Clinton Street

to River Drive. New four (or five) lane bridge on new piers All alternatives have wider bridge sidewalks

and dedicated bike lanes on bridge.

DEF-15-14.77 Alternatives

Bridge Concept Actual appearance to be

determined later in design process

Construction cost Traffic safety/congestion Maintenance of traffic during construction Environmental impacts Adjacent property impacts (public and private) Utility impacts Future maintenance costs Inspection of existing bridge piers in November 2014

will determine if their reuse is feasible and cost-effective

Factors Affecting Alternative Evaluation

Actual appearance of new bridge is determined in the next phase of design.

City preference is current bridge lighting Existing pier reuse will affect aesthetics Stakeholder and public comments will be

considered when deciding how the new bridge will look.

Bridge Aesthetics(How bridge will look)

Existing Bridge Lighting

Detrimental effects of traffic detours are understood.

Goal is to maintain at least local traffic during construction.

Local traffic – a trip that begins or ends in Defiance

How well the alternatives studied meet this goal will be part of the Feasibility Study.

Maintaining Traffic During Construction

Improve access to be consistent with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines

Improve pedestrian safety on bridge Current standards call for 8’- 0” minimum

sidewalk width in commercial areas Incorporate bicycle accommodations into

project design Proposing 5’- 0” dedicated bike lanes on bridge

adjacent to each sidewalk

Other Project Goals

Existing Sidewalk and Curb Ramp – Southwest Corner

Existing Sidewalk – Southeast

Corner

Existing Bridge – Not much room

for bikes

Construction in 2019 (preliminary estimate) Depends on funding, environmental

concerns, right-of-way acquisition, and completion of construction plans

Project schedule updates will be provided as changes in the schedule are known.

Current Project Schedule

Funding will be secured when Preferred Alternative is known.

ODOT has several funding options. Funds used will be suited to the type of

project being constructed. Right-of-way acquisition anticipated to begin

in 2016 or 2017.

Project Funding

This meeting is the first in the public involvement process

Additional stakeholder meetings will be held Public involvement meetings to be held as

well Comments, concerns, or any information you

can provide are appreciated!

Stakeholder Concerns/Input

Comments after the meeting should go to: Jenn Gasser, ODOT District 1, (419) 999-6871,

jennifer.gasser@dot.state.oh.us or Jeff Griffin, Burgess & Niple, (614) 459-2050,

jeff.griffin@burgessniple.com Future project information – go to District 1

website, Construction Projects & click on DEF SR 15 Clinton Street Bridge (http://www.dot.state.oh.us/districts/D01/PlanningPrograms/Projects/defiance15/Pages/default.aspx)

Stakeholder Concerns/Input

Study Area(Yellow Outline)