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Folsom South Canal
To expand utility access to a new development, a three span bridge was constructed over the Folsom South Canal. Project scope consisted of driving 90' piers adjacent to the canal and 5-50; steel piles at each abutment, forming and pouring of a flat slab bridge deck with precast/pre-stressed concrete girders, installation of 36" welded steel pipe and ductile iron for water transmission, and installation of 22" HDPE sewer force main with 28" welded steel pipe containment over the canal.
What was unique and challenging about this project was it was done on an accelerated schedule during the winter. Working with active fall protection requirements on the deck during winter weather was successfully carried out. Driving piles and performing excavations next to the existing and active canal required engineering skill to prevent damage to the canal liner. With limited access to the canal itself, coordination of project activities to meet critical project milestones involving multiple subcontracts and vendors was essential.Project Photos
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