Bergen County Bridges

SJH provided on-site MEP and general engineering construction inspection services for the Trenton Morrisville Salt Facilities Operations under a multi-year standing DRJTBC consulting engineer task order agreement for Construction Management. SJH oversaw and monitored the implementation of the construction contract at the aforementioned location. The scope of work included:

• Construction of a new 500-ton salt storage building

• Lightning protection system

• Site work necessary for phasing the construction of the new salt building, including fences

• New fueling island canopy and fuel dispensing pumps

• New MgCl tank with spray bar

• MEP and site appurtenances

Under this contract, SJH also inspected eighty-nine (89) bridges in Bergen County as part of NJDOT’s Routine Bridge Inspection Program. The bridges were of various configurations, including steel, concrete, and arch structures, spanning over roadways, waterways, and railroads. The bridges included in this assignment were categorized as “minor” bridges, as they were less than 20 feet in span, including some multi-cell culverts.

Inspections focused on structural elements, including superstructure primary and secondary members, concrete decking, substructure elements, abutments, piers, and other safety features such as guiderails and barriers. The approach roadways and appurtenances, including utilities, were also inspected. Based on the NBIS Standards, SJH inspectors completed the required SI&A forms and performed element-level coding along with deterioration estimates. Underwater inspections were performed by SJH’s subconsultant for several structures with deeper water depths and lower freeboard. CADD sketches showing the bridge sections with streambed level soundings were developed for bridges over water. The coding information was entered into NJDOT’s CombIS system. For identified deficiencies, depending on their severity, Priority Reports of differing levels were developed. The reports included repair recommendations with order of magnitude cost estimates.