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SW 1st Street Bascule Bridge Replacement

Full replacement of the existing bascule bridge built in 1929, including new approach spans, control house, new seawalls along the Miami River, riverwalks, extensive utility relocations, drainage, lighting, roadway reconstruction, bike lanes and updating sidewalks, curb ramps and crosswalks.

Art Perez, PE, PSM

Contract

$67 million

Client

FDOT District 6

Location

Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida

Duration

February 2019 - February 2022

FDOT Work Categories

10.1 Roadway CEI
10.3 Construction Materials Inspection
10.4 Minor Bridge and Miscellaneous Structures CEI
10.5.1 Major Bridge CEI – Concrete
10.5.2 Major Bridge CEI – Steel
10.7 Movable Span Bridge CEI

Project Awards

FTBA | Best in Construction - Major Bridge | 2022
FHWA | Environmental Excellence | 2022
ACEC | Outstanding Project | 2022

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