Proj Overview

Project Overview

The 148-ft-long bridge was designed to incorporate many of the architectural features of a nearby, historic covered bridge that carries pedestrian and bicycle traffic, as well as a memorial plaque. Completion took less than three months. Speed was important since the highway was completely closed at the bridge site during the entire construction period. Traffic was detoured using county roads and city streets.

Precast Solution

Use of 27M prestressed concrete girders allowed the profile of the roadway for this two-span bridge replacement to remain unchanged, saving cost for the project. The existing bridge and overflow structures did not prevent the river from flooding the highway during major storms.

 

Awards_
2011 PCI Design AwardsTransportation Award: Best Bridge with a Main Span up to 75 Feet
Project Team

Owner

Minnesota DOT, Saint Paul, Minn. 

Precast Producer

Cretex Concrete Products, Maple Grove, Minn.

Engineer of Record

Minnesota DOT, Oakdale, Minn. 

General Contractor

Minnowa Construction Inc., Harmony, Minn. 

Key Project Attributes

  • Durability of precast prevents the river from flooding the highway during major storms
  • Completion took less than three months
  • Precast girders allowed the profile of the roadway to remain unchanged

Project/Precast Scope

  • Deck area: 10,120 ft2
  • Bridge length: 148 ft
  • 27M prestressed girders