Description: R-2809B (WAKE FOREST BYPASS) - WAKE COUNTY LOCATION: Wake Forest bypass over US 1 (Capitol Blvd.).
ITEM(S) OF INTEREST:This project has a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) bridge, giving the bridge deck an hourglass shape. The project had several construction and geometric problems resulting in reduced roadway clearances.
Observations and Points of Discussion:
New procedure has been developed to ensure the required roadway requirements are met.
The contractor expressed numerous girder layout and constructibility issues.
It was suggested that where possible the Department utilize rectangular bridges in lieu of SPUIs.
Noted MSE wall geometry, where the end bent cap is offset from wall versus the cap "sitting" on the wall.
NC DOT
NC DOH
NC GOV
