Plunkton Road Bridge Replacement

Warren, Vermont

Plunkton Road Bridge over Freeman Brook was severely damaged by Tropical Storm Irene. The bridge was damaged, but stable enough to keep open until a new structure could be designed and constructed. D&K’s services included initial inspection of the bridge and assessment of the damage, documentation of field conditions, topographic field survey, preparation of a hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, evaluation of several options to replace the bridge, permitting, preparation of final design drawings, preparation of bid documents, and engineering services during construction. The most economical alternative was determined to be a precast 3-sided box culvert with a 26-ft span to replace the damaged and failing bridge.