Brushy Creek Bridge Demolition

The Vasco Rd Safety Improvements Project - Phase 1 is designed to improve the safety of approximately 1 mile of Vasco Rd between the cities of Brentwood and Livermore. This stretch of twisting Vasco Rd has heavy, fast moving traffic and a history of serious injury accidents. The project consists of installing a concrete median barrier along the 1 mile project limits and widening the southbound pavement to provide a truck climbing lane, thereby eliminating the gap in the existing truck climbing lanes along Vasco Rd. To accommodate these safety improvements, 6 retaining walls, storm drains, wildlife crossings, and a bridge widening will be constructed. This project is anticipated to take 1.5 yrs (2 construction seasons) to complete, anticipated in December 2011. Check out this blog from time to time to see updates on construction progress and facts about the project.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Brushy Creek Bridge Demolition

Teichert Construction crews completed the majority of the Brushy Creek Bridge demolition this week. The demolition operations were limited to the existing barrier rail on the bridge along northbound Brushy Creek Bridge. A minimal portion of the existing deck was removed so the final concrete pour (closure pour) will transition the existing bridge deck to the new bridge grades. Portions of the exposed rebar on the existing bridge will connect to rebar/concrete in portions of the new bridge widening.