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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Tim Weidner, P.E., Engineering Coordinator
DATE: October 28, 2021
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase properties and appropriating REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds required for the Farnsworth Avenue Bridge Project, in the amount of $184,326.00.
PURPOSE:
To authorize the purchase of right-of-way for the Farnsworth Avenue Bridge Project.
BACKGROUND:
Farnsworth Avenue crosses Indian Creek just north of Indian Trail. The current structure was constructed in 1970 and consists of three 8' diameter Corrugated Metal Pipes that are badly deteriorated. The sidewalks and railing are also in poor condition. The current structure has a Sufficiency Rating of 39.0 and is eligible for Federal Highway Bridge Funds (STP-Br).
The City intends to completely replace the existing structure with a new bridge to meet current standards, add a protected bike path with ornamental parapets and railings. The proposed structure will consist of single span PCC deck beams on concrete abutments and H-Pile foundations. The bridge will span 52 feet 2 inches with 20-ft long approach slabs to the north and south. The proposed roadway improvements include reconstruction from immediately north of Indian Trail Road to immediately south of Creek Avenue with HMA pavement. All through travel lanes in the northbound and southbound directions will be maintained during construction. The southbound right turn lane will be extended across the bridge to provide adequate storage and taper. The preliminary plan and profile is included as Exhibit 'C'.
The project received Phase 1 Preliminary Engineering approval in April 2020. The Phase 2 plans are 99% complete and the Initial Final Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) were submitted to IDOT on October 4, 2021. Alfred Benesch & Company (Benesch) performed the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Engineering services. The project is targeting a January 21, 2022 IDOT letting.
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