Jefferson Street over the Fox River
Transportation | Structure Design
This urban design project included approach work and the complete replacement of the existing three-span bridge that carries Jefferson Street over the Fox River. Jefferson Street is functionally classified as an urban arterial. With an ADT of roughly 5,000 vehicles per day, the new bridge has a clear width between curbs of 34 feet comprised of (2) 12-foot lanes and (2) five-foot shoulders that also accommodate bicycles. Pedestrian access was provided by 6-foot raised sidewalks on both sides of the structure, similar to the existing bridge. The overall project length was approximately 350 feet.
Utility coordination on this project was critical, due to the overhead lines in close proximity to the bridge and the NGS water-monitoring device located on the bridge. The Trans 220 utility coordination process was followed even though this is a non-Trans 220 project. Multiple Section 4(f) resources, including a park, boardwalk, and trail were addressed. CORRE provided the required Section 4(f) documentation for these resources to comply with all environmental regulations.
CORRE also led the public involvement effort to engage users in the selection of aesthetic treatments being considered for the bridge. These treatments included decorative railing and lighting, scenic bump outs, and structure surface treatments. CORRE provided all renderings and information to facilitate the public involvement effort.
Key Elements/Deliverables
- Agency coordination
- Design reports
- Environmental documents
- Hydrology and hydraulics
- PS&E documents
- Public involvement
- Right of way plat
- Structure plans and special provisions
- Survey
- TMP (Type 2)
- Utility coordination
Location: Racine County, WI
Client: City of Burlington, WI
