Can Big Bags USA® Construction Barriers Help with Bridge Projects?

YES! Using the Big Bags USA Flood Barriers can definitely help with bridge projects. The Missouri Department of Transportation is constantly working to improve transportation throughout the state. This means that they are regularly working to improve roadways and bridges. Bridge maintenance and reconstruction can be a huge undertaking, and the dewatering projects can be involved and strenuous - this is where Big Bags USA comes into play! Check out these upcoming bridge projects and see why Big Bags USA can be so valuable.


JASPER COUNTY ROUTE U/SPRING RIVER BRIDGE REHABILITATION

Project Facts:

  • Replace existing bridge deck/driving surface and install new barrier walls
  • Replace expansion joints and repair other bridge components
  • Bridge built in 1966
  • Bridge deck/driving surface experiencing severe deterioration
  • The bridge carries 442 vehicles per day
  • Construction: Fall 2019 to Fall 2020 (Once the bridge is closed, contractor crews have four (4) months to complete work and reopen the bridge.)


INTERSTATE 70 BLANCHETTE MISSOURI RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT

Rehabilitating the eastbound portion of the I-70 Missouri River Bridge is critical so it can be viable for another 20 years. The eastbound I-70 Missouri River Bridge opened in 1978 and due to the age of the bridge, improvements are needed. A variety of repairs will be made including replacing expansion joints, repairing the steel structure, sealing the bridge deck, and full paint replacement. While a full closure of the eastbound structure will not be required, both the westbound and eastbound directions of the bridge will be impacted to complete these repairs.

At this time, we do not have a full construction schedule and we continue our design phase. We do know that the westbound bridge impacts will be completed by November 2020. Work on the eastbound bridge will take place from March 2020-November 2020 and resume again in Spring 2021-December 2021.


LONG CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT

Project Facts
Replace the bridge on Route 86 over Long Creek arm of Table Rock Lake
The new bridge located south of the existing structure
Build new sections of pavement to connect the bridge to Route 86
Install new guardrail at bridge ends
Construction: as early as 2022

Bridge History/Facts:

  • Built-in 1956
  • Carries 8,611 vehicles a day
  • Urgent repairs made to bridge truss support system in June 2019 until the long-term project can be built in 2019
  • Existing bridge experiencing deterioration of truss support system which will require its replacement in 2022


THE BOOTHEEL BRIDGE BUNDLE

The purpose of the Bootheel Bridge Bundle project is to repair or replace fifteen of the bridges on the Southeast District’s asset management plan. The Missouri Department of Transportation anticipates beginning the procurement process on this design-build project in early 2020. One design-build team will be selected to design and construct the project.

Thirteen bridges in the Bootheel Bridge Bundle are included in Governor Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY ROUTES C & ZZ BRIDGE REHABILITATION OVER TRUMAN LAKE

Project Facts:

  • Remove & replace driving surfaces on both bridges
  • Additionally, deck & joint repair and other maintenance work will be performed
  • Bridges will be CLOSED one at a time
  • The first bridge will reopen before work on the second bridge begins
  • Work is expected to take up to four months per bridge


Bridge Facts:

Route C:

  • Built 1974
  • Approximately 432 vehicles per day cross the bridge
  • Bridge in poor condition, requiring frequent maintenance

Route ZZ:

  • Built 1978
  • Approximately 296 vehicles per day cross the bridge
  • Bridge in poor condition, requiring frequent maintenance
  • Construction: Work could begin as early as Spring 2020
  • Estimated Total Cost: $5.7 million


I-44 MERAMEC RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Many of the bridges on the I-44 corridor are at least 50 years old and need significant renovation or rebuilding. The older bridges in this project were built in the 1950s when speeds and traffic demands were much lower. MoDOT did complete a minor renovation of both the eastbound and westbound bridges on I-44 over the Meramec River about two years ago. That renovation was completed when funding levels were expected to be significantly lower and was intended to be a stopgap measure until funding was determined to replace the bridges, in about five to 10 years. Since it will take several years until the project is complete, the bridges will be within that five to 10-year timeframe. The bridges will remain safe until construction is complete.



BIG BAGS USA® construction barriers are your solution for dewatering and water diversion projects! Large sandbag dams can be pyramid stacked to any height. Our spreader bar will come in handy for these types of projects as well. It can lift the filled five bag construction barrier systems into place. If you know any contractors planning to bid on any upcoming bridge projects, let them know how BIG BAGS USA® can help!

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If you have an immediate need for our systems or have any questions for us, please call us toll-free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.


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