This project involved preliminary and final design of the West Street Bridge over the Second River in the Township of Bloomfield, New Jersey. As a subconsultant, SI Engineering, P.C. (SIE) was fully responsible for the utility engineering task to support the design of the replacement of the bridge. The tasks performed included contacting all utility companies to obtain existing base mapping; inspection and verification of all utility lines including electric, gas, telecommunication, and cable lines; design of the temporary support of the underground utilities during construction; and coordination with the aerial utilities for the temporary relocation of their facilities to allow for crane swings. Because Essex County does not pay for utility locations, it was necessary to develop strategy which allowed the utility to perform the necessary relocation work at the lowest cost while eliminating the conflict so that construction could proceed unimpeded.
