Highway and Pedestrian Bridges WEIDLINGER ASSOCIATES INC


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2012	Shore Parkway over Fresh Creek Basin Brooklyn, New York NYC Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Resident engineering inspection services for reconstruction of two highway bridges, including demolition, approach widening and maintenance of traffic.

	Two Pedestrian Bridges New York and Queens, New York NYC Department of Design and Construction WAI Prime; H2L2 Architects	Design and construction support services for reconstruction of two pedestrian bridges to increase capacity and ADA compliance and improve safety and aesthetics.

2011	Brooklyn Queens Expressway – Environmental Impact Statement Brooklyn, New York NY State Department of Transportation Henningson Durham & Richardson (HDR)	DR/EIS project scoping report for rehabilitation of 1.5-mile portion of expressway, including 3-level cantilevered structure. Design review; Environmental Impact Statement.

2009	Verrazano-Narrows Bridge - Rehabilitation of Lower Level and the Lily Pond Avenue Bridge Staten Island, New York MTA Bridges & Tunnels/TBTA WAI Prime	Rehabilitation of lower-level approaches and Lily Pond Avenue overpass west of bridge toll plaza in Staten Island. Seismic evaluation and retrofit.

2008	Henry Hudson Parkway Northbound Service Road Guide Rails Bronx, New York NYC Department of Design and Construction WAI Prime	Design for removal of existing fencing and guide rails and installation of new timber guide rails within specified area limits. Subsurface investigation; utilities.

	Roslyn Viaduct Bridge Replacement North Hempstead, New York NYS Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Construction engineering for new precast segmental viaduct to replace existing bridge. Design of erection equipment and sequences, erection manual, geometry control.

2007	Williamstown Bridge Williamstown, Massachusetts Massachusetts Highway Department WAI Prime	Inspection of existing bridge and design of single-span post-tensioned replacement with new 15-meter deck and improved abutments, roadway, and signals.

2006	Becket Bridge Becket, Massachusetts Massachusetts Highway Department WAI Prime	Design of bridge carrying Route 8 over Yokum Pond Brook to accommodate traffic requirements and high-water elevation; replacement for deteriorated structure with 45-degree skew.

	Biennial and Interim Bridge Inspection - 2005-2006 New York County, New York NY State Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Biennial and interim inspection of 201 short- and medium-span highway bridges (2,743 spans) in New York County.

	Congress Street Bridge Brooklyn, New York NYC Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Resident engineering and inspection services for bridge rehabilitation, including confirmation of quality of all structural elements and traffic maintenance.

	FDR Drive Southbound - East 49th Street to East 42nd Street New York, New York NYC Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Rehabilitation design for 2,100 linear feet of cantilevered highway with uncommon deterioration. Multiple surveys and geotechnical reports, resident engineering.

	Lincoln Road Bridge Brooklyn, New York NYC Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Resident engineering and inspection services for bridge rehabilitation, including confirmation of quality of all steel, concrete elements, and traffic maintenance.

	Rikers Island Bridge East Elmhurst, New York NYC Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Structural design for replacement of deck and superstructure of 3/4-mile viaduct with 56 spans.

2005	Mill Basin Bridge over Belt Parkway Brooklyn, New York NYC Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Design-build services for redecking of double-leaf trunnion bascule bridge supporting 6-lane parkway over Mill Basin with sidewalk on each side.

	Staten Island Bridges Staten Island, New York NYC Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Design of repairs for cracking in high-stress regions of 3 bridges carrying local roads over abandoned Staten Island Railroad.

	Williamsburg Bridge Deck Joints New York, New York NYC Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Investigation of expansion joints on bridge bikeway that caused problems for cyclists and pedestrians. Design of steel plates to cover joints. Results praised by community board.

2004	Brooklyn Queens Expressway - Highway and Bridge Design Queens, New York NY State Department of Transportation Vollmer Associates	Reconstruction and rehabilitation of 4 bridges over expressway in northwestern Queens County. Seismic analysis.

	Manhattan Bridge - Bikeway New York, New York NYC Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Design of access ramps and dedicated bicycle path across Manhattan Bridge. New railing, fences, drainage, lighting, traffic control devices, signage.

2003	LIE and Clearview Expressway Interchange - Replacement Design of Six Bridges Queens, New York NY State Department of Transportation, Region 11 WAI Prime	Inspection and rehabilitation design for 6 single- and multi-span bridges at major expressway interchange. Construction support, hazardous materials management.

	Logan International Airport - New International Gateway Terminal E Boston, Massachusetts Massport Skidmore Owings & Merrill	Structural, seismic, and blast analysis and design for terminal addition with deep foundations. Design of third-level roadway and connecting vehicle exit ramp.

2002	Logan International Airport - Elevated Walkways Boston, Massachusetts Massport Cambridge Seven Associates	Phased construction of aluminum-clad elevated pedestrian walkways and circulation nodes. Selective demolition and reconstruction of terminal structures.

2001	Dennis Bridge Dennis, Massachusetts Massachusetts Highway Department WAI Prime	Emergency repair to 7-span, 2-structure bridge with damaged piles that did not compromise capacity. Inspection and load rating.

	FDR Drive Ramps - Interim Repairs New York, New York NY State Department of Transportation, Region 11 WAI Prime	Design of replacement for deteriorated wood shoring installed to support long-term temporary prestressed-concrete ramps between 26th and 38th Streets.

	Newark Liberty International Airport - Helical Ramps for Lot E Parking Structure Newark, New Jersey Port Authority of New York & New Jersey WAI Prime	Design of helical ramps and spurs for new 800-car parking structure at Newark Liberty International Airport.

2000	Phillipston, Taunton and Holyoke Bridges Multiple Cities Massachusetts Highway Department WAI Prime	Inspection, rating, and repair of 3 bridges.

	Rockefeller University - Campus Community Bridge and Peggy Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York Rockefeller University WAI Prime (Wendy Evans Joseph Architect)	First cable-stayed pedestrian bridge in New York City, connecting dormitories to main campus and spanning busy 63rd Street entrance to FDR Drive. Landscaped plaza.

	Van Wyck Expressway - Rehabilitation of Railroad Bridges Queens, New York NY State Department of Transportation WAI Prime	Inspection and preliminary design for maintenance repairs on 4 railway bridges spanning expressway.