Oregons Cracked Bridge Program

ODOTs Plan for Stimulating Oregons Economy

Oregon Department of Transportation

Oregon Cracked Bridge Program 2006

WHICH BRIDGES HAVE SIGNIFICANT CRACKING?

This problem is predominantly found in:

Reinforced concrete deck girder bridges built between 1947 and 1961 (Interstate Era)

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WHEN WERE THEY BUILT?

800

Number State NBIS Bridges

700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0

1900s

1910s

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s 1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

Decade of Original Construction

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BRIDGES THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANT CRACKING

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Examples of Cracked Girder Bridges

BR 00509C S. Umpqua River, Fords Br.

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BR 07958 Applegate River Bridge

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Examples of Current Cracked Bridges

BR 07663C N Umpqua River, Winchester Bridge

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Crack Progression on Coles Bridge

BR 07696 John Day River, Coles Bridge

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How Many Are There?

Problem bridges: RCDG built 1947-1961 We asked FHWA to do a regional search for similar bridges on major state routes, they found: 389 remaining in Oregon 36 remaining in Washington 4 remaining in Idaho 2 remaining in California In total, we have 555 state bridges with cracking potential.
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WHAT IS THE TYPICAL END OF LIFE?

New
First report of visible cracking Regular inspection every 2 years

CONDITION

First report of measurable cracking Posted load limit for permit vehicles Crack survey & monitoring Report of serious crack growth Posted load limit for legal or permit vehicles (END OF USEFUL SERVICE LIFE)

Closed

TIME
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Why Is It Happening?
ODOTs design met code, but was lean.
In the late 1950s the AASHTO shear design code changed.

Truck volumes, and permitted loads have increased.

ODOT continued using RCDGs. Late going to P/S. Other states had more aggressive replacement programs.

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INCREASED TRUCK SIZE & WEIGHT

Trucks the bridges now carry

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INCREASE IN HEAVY TRUCK VOLUMES

Heavy Truck VMT Over Time
(VMT)
1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0

(Trucks over 76,000 pounds)

1965 1970 Source: Historical VMT data used in Highway Cost Allocation Studies.

1975

1980

1985

1990

1995

2000

Year
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HOW MANY CRACKED BRIDGES ARE THERE?

Bridge inspection has identified: 487 out of 555 bridges of this type with varying degrees of crack problems
178 with low density cracks randomly dispersed Not an urgent concern but could get worse 180 with medium density cracks, mostly near supports Need frequent monitoring. Likely candidates for repair or replacement. 129 with high density cracks widely dispersed Need frequent monitoring. Likely candidates for repair or replacement.
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WHERE ARE THEY?

129 with high density cracks widely dispersed

These are likely candidates for repair or replacement.

Deck Girder

Span 1

Span 2

Bent 1

Bent 2

Bent 3

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WHERE ARE THEY?

180 with medium density cracks

These are likely candidates for repair or replacement.

Deck Girder

Span 1

Span 2

Bent 1

Bent 2

Bent 3

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WHAT IS THE CURRENT FUNDING?

Recent available bridge funding (total project cost), $ Millions*
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Bridge Inspection, Culverts & Major Bridge Maintenance STIP OTIA (Bonding) TOTAL AVAILABLE 8 53 61 8 53 61 8 61 69 8 61 69 8 58 22 88 8 58 22 88 8 79 22 109 8 79 22 109 Million Million Million Million

Current STIP funds are not adequate to keep the overall condition of all of ODOTs 2,650 bridges from declining. Current STIP funding does not resolve the cracked, earthquake vulnerable and coastal & historic bridge problems. OTIA bonding funds will be used toward the cracked bridge problem.

* Uninflated dollars

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REMAINING BACKLOG

Cracked bridges Earthquake vulnerabilities Historic & coastal Bridges Total backlog not addressed by STIP and OTIA funding

$ $ $

527 Million 994 Million 230 Million

$ 1.75 Billion

Over 20 years, net funding gap = $ 88 Million/year

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Legislative Proposal
Coalition with ODOT, Oregon Trucking Association, AAA, Assoc. of Oregon Counties, League of Oregon Cities

Cracked bridges have an immediate effect on the trucking industry and the economy. Bridge conditions will decline with current funding. Response to emergencies may be affected.

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OTIA III: Oregons Largest Public Works Investment Since WWII

$2.5 billion investment to improve Oregons highways, roads and streets over 10 years beginning 2003
$1.3 billion to replace/repair 365 state bridges $300 million to replace and repair local bridges $371 million for city/county maintenance and preservation $500 million for modernization projects statewide
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Guiding Principles for Implementation

Stimulate Oregons Economy
Provides an immediate boost to Oregons economy and supports construction industry jobs

Engage Oregons Private Sector

Creates opportunities for local industries to hone their competitive edge

Keep Oregon Moving

Expedite delivery by using innovative delivery methods Coordinate construction to minimize impacts to motorists and the trucking industry

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Staged Approach Maintains Freight Routes

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Progress on Guiding Principles

Completed Stage 1 by 2005 Stabilized bridges in Stages 2-5
Resolved restrictions on 38 restricted or most

likely to be restricted.

Enlisted private firm to deliver Stages 2-5 Holding regular meetings to involve stakeholders in delivery prioritization.

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Stage 1 Implementation
US 20 Design-build contract
16 bridges, $20 million-$30 million

US 26 Expanded STIP project, Mile Bridge

1 bridge, $1.7 million

US 26/97 Design-build contract

13 bridges and modernization work, $40-$50 million

US 97 Design-bid-build contract Klamath Falls to California

3 bridges, $22 million

US 97 Spring Creek Hill to Algoma Log Pond

4 bridges, $7 million
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Stage 1A Implementation
No. Of Bridges
7 8 7 8 3 5 Total -38

Facility
I-5 I-5 I-5 I-5 & OR 26 I-5 & US 99 I-5

Bundle Name
South Douglas County/Louse Creek Goshen - Gettings Ck. Cottage Grove Pleasant Hill Central Douglas County Bridge Ck. Seven Oaks North Albany Interchange

Cost ($M)
$33 $28 $28 $19 $18 $16 $143

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Enlist Greater Private Sector Involvement

2000
Alternative delivery 25% Traditional delivery 75%

2004

Alternative delivery 50%

Traditional delivery 50%

2008

Alternative delivery 67%

Traditional delivery 33%

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Private Program Management Firm

management firm for the OTIA III Bridge Delivery Program. The program management firm is providing: program management preliminary engineering management construction engineering Joint Venture: HDR-Flour
Legislature required ODOT to hire a program

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Program Management Firm

Services:
Help integrate city, county, and ODOT work with OTIA I, II, and STIP projects. Develop RFQ/RFP for OTIA III bridge projects for both design-build and design-bid-build. Conduct outreach to industry and community. Manage environmental compliance using a Programmatic Approach. Manage design and conduct construction engineering
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OTIA III Bridge Delivery Structure

Freight Advisory Committee OTC/DIRECTOR 1. 2. 3. 4.
Objectives of the OTIA III Bridge Delivery Program

Stakeholders Committee Region 3 Manager, ODOT - Chair Associated General Contractors Oregon Forest Products Assoc. American Automobile Association League of Oregon Cities Building & Const. Trades Coun. FHWA Association of Oregon Counties ODOT Oregon Trucking Associations American Council of Eng. Co.

ODOT Oversight Committee Deputy Director, Finance Manager OTIA III Bridge Delivery Manager Motor Carrier Administrator State Const. Engr., Bridge Engr. TDD Administrator Region 3 Manager State Highway Engineer State Project Delivery Manager

Ease traffic movement Expedient delivery Use Oregon firms Private sector involvement

ODOT OTIA III Bridge Del. Unit (24 positions)

HDR-Flour, Prog. Manager OR Bridge Del. Partners Alternative Del. Prog.

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Region Del. Prog. Oregon Cracked Bridge Program 2006

What are we doing? Repair - Epoxy Injection on all cracked bridges

BR 07696, John Day River, Coles Br.

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BR 01471, Camas Swale

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Strengthening - 4 Types
1. External Stirrups 2. External Post-tensioning

BR 08429E, Grande Ronde River

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BR 07745 Coast Fork Willamette River

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Strengthening - 4 Types
3. Fiber-Reinforced Polymer 4. Shoring

BR 02285 Sylvan Overcrossing

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BR 00509C S. Umpqua River, Fords Br.

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Oregons Transportation Investment Grows

Total construction expenditures ramp up through 2011

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OTIA III Cash Flow

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OTIA III On Schedule for 2011 Completion

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