Vermilion River
After Replacement
After Replacement
MPA tailored the standard bridge design to incorporate a sidewalk and a pedestrian handrail on a structure that would otherwise not accommodate pedestrian traffic. Modifying the standard bridge components to provide pedestrian access resulted in cost savings by avoiding the use of a non-standard bridge layout.
MPA took great care to ensure that a replacement bridge would provide aesthetics in an urban setting. The road gradeline remained un-altered to preserve the flat roadway, cast in place concrete abutments were constructed and a galvanized tuberail bridgerail was installed. The combination of these features provided for a more visually appealing structure.
Roles and Responsibilities: Design, Tender Preparation, Construction Supervision, Post Construction.
Project Details
Location: Vegreville, Alberta
Original Structure: 6.1 - 8.5 - 6.1 m long "PG" type precast girder bridge, built on a timber substructure.
Replacement Structure: 3 - 8.0 m long "SL-510" type pre-stressed concrete girder bridge with pedestrian sidewalk on a cast in place concrete / galvanized steel substructure.
