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PENN STATE STUDENT CHAPTER
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
2013 Volunteer ProjectSpring Creek Park – Pedestrian Bridge
Outline: Project Summary Site Investigation Bridge Design Budget and Schedule Design Charette Overview Community Participation Results Additional Considerations Questions & Answers
Project Summary
DBIA will provide volunteer services for the planning, design, and construction of a new Pedestrian bridge located in Spring Creek Regional Park.
Owner Goals: Create an additional means to reach the south side of Spring
Creek Park Attract new park goers to the area Provide handicap accessible access Revive the east area of the park around spring creek Keep the public informed of future project
Project Goals
Design / Build Design a unique bridge that stands out and fits the owner’s
needs: ADA Accessible Public transparency
Provide an integrated approach to increase quality, schedule and cost controls on the project
Maintain erosion and settlement control during construction
Limit the size of equipment required for installation Allow for constructability concerns:
Site Investigation
• Project Site:
Site Investigation
• Proposed Locations:
Schematic Sketches
Option A Option B
Budget and Schedule
Budget: $25,000Milestone Schedule:
Bridge Construction – April 2013
Additional Considerations
Future use of clearing on the South side of Spring Creek
On-site storage of material and equipmentErosion and Settlement control plan during
constructionRelocation of small trees if neededBlackout dates for park use in April 2013Budget and possible private donations with
recognition Avoid interrupting the water flow during constructionDesign a bridge that does not require the use of large
equipment
Design Charrette Overview
Charette was held on September 20th
Goal Brainstorm value goals and initiate ideas for bridge
developmentOverlapping ideas between students
Sensitive Design Sustainable Gathering location Efficiency Accessibility Attractive Design
Community Participation
Date Sept. 30th from 12:00-12:45 PM
Process Interview various visitors Gather comments on Spring Creek Park Experiences Evaluate opinions for the new bridge proposal Observe park activities
Community Participation-Results
General park usage Park visited in all seasons Brown trout fishing in spring, summer, and fall
Park access Variety of drivers and walkers
Dog friendliness Old bridge used to have spaces between treads Paws could go through
Preferred bridge location/design Same spot as old location An open bridge would be ideal, rather than another
covered
Community Participation-Results
Creek Preservation TROUT FLY-FISHING
Considered Blue Ribbon, Class A trout stream Spring Creek is premier location
SENSITIVE TO HABITAT Bridge should enhance ecology of creek NOT disturb free-flowing stream Preserve the trout and ecosystem
D . RESOURCE ON BIODIVERSITY Dr. Greg Hoover, professor at Penn State
NATURE SIGNAGE Existing sign next to covered bridge on brown trout Would like to see sign on the total ecology of Spring Creek On headwaters, and importance within ecosystem Prominent sign, not only on trout
Community Participation-Results
List of useful resources: Trout Unlimited – Spring Creek Chapter Paradise Fishing Preserve ClearWater Conservancy – Spring Creek Biodiversity Dr. Greg Hoover PSU Professor focused on freshwater entomology and
biodiversity Visit PA – Go fishin’
Questions?