Project Description
OWNER: CITY OF CLEVELAND
PROJECT COST/VALUE: $12.3M
QCS FEE: $583,505
ROLE: Construction Engineering/Construction Management/Construction Inspection
PROJECT DURATION: July 2019 – September 2023
QCS STAFF & SERVICES PERFORMED:
- Matt Piascik (Project/Construction Engineer)
- Keith Jones (Structures Inspector/Concrete Testing)
- Mike Constiner (Structures Inspector/Concrete Testing)
- Jeff Zaucha (Coatings Inspector)
SERVICES PERFORMED:
- Project/Construction Engineering for the following: new lift bridge construction including installation and operation of mechanical/hydraulic system
- Structures Inspection for the following: new lift bridge construction including pile foundations; abutment construction; placement of structural steel; construction of a control building; utility installation and relocation; installation of lighting
- Coatings Inspection for painting of structural steel
- Concrete QA Testing for all concrete placed on the project
SCOPE: Construction of a new pedestrian lift bridge between Voinovich Bicentennial Park and the Great Lakes Science Center.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This $12.2M project consisted of the construction of a new moveable bascule pedestrian bridge over the boat passageway from the North Coast Harbor between Voinovich Bicentennial Park and the Great Lakes Science Center. The new bridge has a span length of 120 feet with two 60 foot movable sections. The moveable bridge is powered by a hydraulic operating system that is controlled in a new, stand-alone structure. The new building provides a bridge operator workspace in a safe, conditioned workspace. During the construction of the bridge abutments, cofferdams were utilized and provided a water tight work environment. In addition, barge work was required for multiple portions of the project. Once installed, the bridge was highlighted with aesthetic and navigation lighting.
