s.r. 933 bridge rehabilitation and repair project over st. joseph river south bend, indiana...
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S.R. 933 Bridge Rehabilitation and Repair Project Over St. Joseph River
South Bend, Indiana
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
5:30pm Presentation
St. Joseph County Public Library
WELCOME Rickie Clark, INDOT Office of Public Involvement Purpose/Explanation of Public Hearing Public Hearing Format Visit our sign-in table Informational Handouts Submitting public comments for hearings transcript Informal Q & A following formal presentation and
comment session
Public Hearing Sign-in at attendance table to be added to project
mailing list A public hearing notice was mailed to known
property owners within project area Announcement of this hearing was posted to INDOT
website at: http://www.in.gov/indot.htm Legal notice of public hearing published in South
Bend Tribune on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 & Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Project Team
Introduction of INDOT Project Officials Indiana Division Federal Highway Administration Michiana Area Council of Governments Butler, Fairman & Seufert Recognition of Elected Public Officials
Project Stakeholders
Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana Division Federal Highways Administration Michiana Area Council of Governments St. Joseph County City of South Bend and local communities Elected Public Officials Community residents and citizens Emergency Services Commuters Schools Churches Community Organizations
Project Development Process
We Are Here
Engineering Assessment
Project purpose &
need
develop project
alternatives
Screen project
alternatives
Additional work on project
alternatives & preliminary
design
Release environmental document & preliminary
design
Public Hearing to
solicit public comment
2012
Finalize design &
environmental document
Construction
Environmental Document
Requirement of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Requires INDOT to analyze and evaluate the
impacts of a proposed project to the natural and socio-economic environments
Impacts are described in environmental document Environmental document was released for public
involvement February 2012
Environmental Document
Development of document begins once purpose of need for the project has been clearly identified
Develop a number of possible alternatives including a “Do Nothing” alternative as a baseline for comparison
Screen alternatives to identify a preferred alternative
Solicit public comment on environmental document and preliminary design plan
Solicit, address, and fully consider public comments as part of decision making process
Elements of the Environmental Documentation
Real Estate Community Impacts
Air Quality Wetlands and Waterways
Noise Floodplains
Farmland Endangered Species
Hazardous Materials
Historic/Archaeological
Cultural Resources
Project Purpose & Need / Alternatives Repair deficiencies throughout structure
Cracking of arch ring Deterioration of bridge railings & post stones
Ensure a safe transportation route at this location Alternative 1: Do Nothing – did not meet purpose and
need Alternative 2: Bridge Replacement – determined to
be unnecessary and would result in more project costs than the preferred alternative
Alternative 3: repair and rehabilitation meets purpose and need for the project
SR 933 /Michigan Ave./Leeper Bridge is historic
Part of the Leeper Park Historic District (LPHD,
which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NR)
Individually eligible for NR-listing under Criterion C: Landscape Architecture
& Engineering
Results of the Historic Bridge Inventory
The SR 933/Michigan Ave./Leeper Bridge is a
“Select” bridge
“Select” bridges are:
Excellent examples of a given type of historic
bridge
Most-suitable for preservation
Select Bridges
Alternatives Analysis Preferred Alternative Rehabilitation for continued vehicular use
Historic Bridge Project Development Process
• Seek consulting party comment• No objection to project to date
• Identify preferred alternative• Rehabilitation/repair
• Hold Public Hearing• March 2012
• Environmental Document Approval• After hearing comment period
Other NR-listed Resources in Project Area
Samuel Leeper House Leeper Park Historic District North Pumping Station Listed in National Register of Historic Places
NR-eligible Districts in project area
West North Shore Historic District: Pictured: Lent House; 107 Northshore Drive; ca.-1903 Neoclassical, rated “Outstanding”).
Harter Heights Historic District:Pictured: Van Dien House; 127 E. Northshore
Drive; ca.-1921 Colonial Revival; rated “Outstanding”).
NR-eligible Districts in project area
North Shore Triangle Historic District
Pictured: Woodward House, 102
Marquette Avenue; ca.-1902 Queen
Anne
Project Effects The project will rehabilitate the Leeper Bridge
according to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
The project will not adversely impact the Leeper Bridge; Leeper Park Historic District; Samuel Leeper House; North Pumping Station; Harter Heights Historic District; West North Shore Historic District; North Shore Triangle Historic District
Project will result in “No Adverse Effect” to historic resources
History 3 span Reinforced
Concrete Arch Built in 1914
($94,000) Designed by Charles
Cole Bedford Limestone
Spandrel Wall Façade, Pedestals and Railings
Rehabilitated Several Times
Limestone Railing Replaced
Design Detail
Current Project Needs Floor Slab Cracking Arch Ring Cracking
Rail Leaning
Design Detail
Current Project Needs Epoxy Inject Arch Ring Seal Cracks in Limestone Veneer
Design Detail
Current Project Needs Install Fiberglass Reinforcing on Arch Ring
Design Detail
Current Project Needs Railing will be Removed and Replaced to Match Existing
Design Detail
Current Project Needs Traffic will be Phased Northshore Boulevard will be Closed
Maintenance of Traffic
Project Schedule Public Hearing today Finalize project design and environmental document: Spring 2012 Contract letting: May 2012 Anticipated Project Start: May 2012 Anticipated Project Completion: August 31, 2012
Submit Public Comments
Submit public comments using the options described in 1st page of information packet
Public Comment Form Via e-mail Participating during public comment session via microphone Verbal comments recorded and transcribed for inclusion into public
hearings transcript INDOT respectfully requests comments be submitted by
Friday, April 6, 2012 All comments submitted will become part of public record,
entered into transcript, reviewed, evaluated and given full consideration during decision making process
Project Resource Location
INDOT LaPorte District Office, 315 East Boyd Blvd., LaPorte, Indiana
Construction, maintenance and development activities in Northwest Indiana
Customer Service Center (855) 464-6368 [email protected]
Robert Alderman, Acting LaPorte District Deputy Commissioner
Jim Pinkerton - Communications Director Matt Deitchley - Media Relations Director Travis Mast - Environmental Manager Mike Monahan - Area Engineer
THANK YOU
Please visit with INDOT project officials
Project Open House Project maps, displays, public comments table INDOT project officials available for informal Q & A
Thank you for your attendance this evening