Bridge Group 18C_R Frenchtown

Services:
- Monitoring the scope, schedule, and budget of the project
- Inspections, materials sampling, materials testing, and surveying grade compliance
- Quality control and assurance
- Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations
Relevance:
- Ensuring the safety and integrity of bridges and roads in Rhode Island
Key Personnel:
- Yusuf Poonawala, P.E., F. ASCE, Project Manager
- Terrence McAuliffe, PE, CCM, Resident Engineer
Construction Value:
- $76.8 Million

Project Overview

Role: Construction Engineering Management and Inspection Services

M&J Engineering D.P.C. (M&J) is providing construction engineering management and inspection services to the Bridge Group 18C_R – Frenchtown project. The scope of work is subdivided into three generalized work categories: bridge work (bridge replacements and superstructure replacement), roadway improvements, and roadway resurfacing.

The Design-Build project will replace three deficient or near-to-deficient bridges close to the Route 4 corridor on the East Greenwich/North Kingstown line. Where possible, RIDOT is using accelerated bridge construction methods to reduce the duration of these projects and overall impact to motorists. RIDOT also is employing block-style foundations that can be erected under the existing bridges while RIDOT conducts other work in preparation for demolition of old bridge structures. These blocks are less costly to build than traditional footings, but are just as durable and effective. These foundations are often located closer to the road, saving considerable cost in steel as compared to the older design with longer spans over non-road areas. In addition to construction savings, there are savings with operations and maintenance with a shorter span.

Bridges included in the project for complete replacement are Bridge 076301, Frenchtown Road West, carrying Frenchtown Road over RI-4; and Bridge 076601, South County Trail, carrying South County Trail (RI-2) over RI-4 in East Greenwich, RI. The superstructure replacement includes Bridge 036901, Davisville Railroad Bridge carrying Devil’s Foot Road over Amtrak Railroad in North Kingstown, RI. The roadway improvements include roadway resurfacing, ADA sidewalk and curb ramp installation, signing, striping, drainage improvements, stormwater treatment, and replacement of median and roadside barriers with MASH-compliant hardware within the project limits. The roadway resurfacing includes the connecting ramps to the aforementioned bridges 076301 and 076601 from RI-4.

M&J’s responsibilities include monitoring the scope, schedule, and budget of the project; performing inspections, materials sampling, materials testing, and surveying grade compliance; quality control and assurance; and documentation of pay quantities, project schedule monitoring, contractor compliance monitoring, construction change order coordination, risk mitigation, and claim avoidance. Additionally, M&J will ensure compliance with applicable regulations including but not limited to RIDOT regulations, policies, procedures, manuals, and standard specifications; State, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and OSHA regulations; and the Rhode Island Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Client Contact

Christopher Shaw, PE
Construction Engineer II
Rhode Island Department of Transportation
(401) 302-2603
Christopher.Shaw@dot.ri.gov

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