Biennial Fracture Critical Bridge Inspection – IDOT

Project Overview

Description

HBM Ensuring Bridge Integrity, Safeguarding Transportation Networks. Across this multi-bridge contract, HBM's design team conducted comprehensive biennial and fracture-critical bridge inspections for two crucial movable bridges spanning the Chicago River, six movable bridges situated over the Des Plaines River in Will County, specialty mechanical and electrical bridge inspections for the Ruby Street and Jackson Street bridges over the Des Plaines River, and biennial and fracture-critical inspections of four truss bridges in Cook County. HBM's design team demonstrated a steadfast commitment to bridge safety through the systematic execution of biennial and fracture-critical inspections — meticulously assessing these diverse bridges to contribute to the overall safety and functionality of critical transportation infrastructure.

HBM's Scope

Scope of Work

• ›Biennial and fracture-critical bridge inspections for two movable bridges spanning the Chicago River — assessing structural integrity, identifying potential issues, and ensuring operational reliability of these vital transportation links
• ›Biennial and fracture-critical bridge inspections for six movable bridges situated over the Des Plaines River in Will County — focused on structural soundness and functionality of these critical river crossings
• ›Specialized mechanical and electrical bridge inspections for the Ruby Street and Jackson Street bridges over the Des Plaines River — meticulous examination of mechanical and electrical components
• ›Biennial and fracture-critical bridge inspections for four truss bridges in Cook County — ensuring continued safety and reliability of these key structures
• ›NBIS-compliant documentation following DOT forms
• ›Movable Bridges over the Chicago River, Cook County: Congress Parkway (S.N. 016-2445); Ohio Street (S.N. 0165-0202)
• ›Movable Bridges over the Des Plaines River, Will County: Cass Street (S.N. 099-0101); Jefferson Street (S.N. 099-0166); Jackson Street (S.N. 099-0239); Ruby Street (S.N. 099-9901); Brandon Road (S.N. 099-9903); McDonough Street (S.N. 099-9904)
• ›Mechanical and Electrical Bridge Inspection — Des Plaines River: Ruby Street (S.N. 099-9901); Jackson Street (S.N. 099-0239)
• ›Truss Bridges in Cook County: 127th Street over the Cal Sag Channel (S.N. 016-0570); Cicero Avenue over the Cal Sag Channel (S.N. 016-0421); Southwest Highway over the Cal Sag Channel (S.N. 016-0464); Torrence Avenue over the Grand Calumet River (S.N. 016-0934)