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Multi-Scope Bridge Construction:

From New Construction to Seismic Retrofit

Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. delivers multi-scope capabilities that fit well with bridge building construction.

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Mark McGaffee, Project Manager, Joseph J Albanese Inc.

“By offering multiple scopes for bridge construction, we can outperform virtually any contractor. Acting as the general contractor, we give Public Works officials a one-stop-shop to get bridge repairs, expansion and retrofit work done safely, on time and on budget.”

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— Mark McGaffee, Project Manager, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.

Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. delivers multi-scope capabilities from demolition and excavation to grading, paving, structure and site concrete.  Through proactive and flexible coordination with general contractors and other project stakeholders, our team gets it done safely, on time and on budget.

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Mokleumne Pedestrian Overcrossing
Contra Costa, California

Project: Bridge Construction

 

Services: 

 

  • Provided extensive Public Works capabilities, including Structural Concrete, Concrete Pumping and Grading & Paving to construct an 18-foot by 852-foot-long pedestrian bridge that crosses over a divided four-lane freeway

  • Performed concrete services, including formwork and pump place and finish, for construction of bridge foundations, columns, walls, abutments, box girder and decks encompassing 730 linear-feet of box girder bridge and 120 linear feet of lightweight reinforced concrete slab

  • Installed krail and channelizers to ensure safe traffic flow during construction

  • Implemented Grading & Paving, including 14,000 cubic yards of fill to build abutments, cut section for pathway and install AB


Highlights:

 

  • Facilitated close coordination with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, utility companies, property owners and businesses

  • Facilitated work around high-voltage lines and above and below major utilities as well as managed heavy equipment and materials on both sides of the highway

  • Coordinated tying the bridge into the Crest to Coast trail that connects Brentwood to walking paths in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

  • Kept the job on time despite an unprecedented rainy season

Fair Oaks Bridge
Sunnyvale, California

Project: Bridge Construction

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Services: 
 

  • Multi-scope capabilities that included Demolition, Grading, Paving, Structural Concrete, Site Concrete, Core Drilling & Sawcutting

  • Excavation shoring to provide temporary falsework utilizing steel and timber platforms to support new concrete placement

  • Seismic retrofitting for earthquake resiliency

  • Upgrades to existing bridge structure, including widening the bridge for traffic flow and adding a pedestrian walkway

 

Project Highlights:

 

  • Increased bridge safety, widening it for better traffic flow and provide pedestrian access on the bridge

  • Utilized advanced technologies, including ErgoArm and Eksoskeleton to increase jobsite safety

  • Self-performed 60 percent of the job; subcontracted 40 percent of the job

  • Delivered efficient coordination and management with the client and 20 sub-contractors

  • Worked efficiently, completing the job safely, on time and on budget

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Buck Avenue Bridge
Vacaville, California

Project: Bridge Construction

 

Services: 

 

  • Demolition of the existing bridge and clearing of brush

  • Channel grading and pile installation

  • Pump, place and finish concrete bridge deck form and abutment wall

  • Place and finish concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters

  • Pave Roadway AC


Highlights:

 

  • Delivered multi-scope capabilities, giving the city a single point of contact

  • Ensured safety for the area, including public access and traffic control

  • Coordinated with utility companies for underground utility installations

  • Worked efficiently, completing the job safely, on time and on budget

 

 

Redwood Lodge Road Bridge
Laurel, California
Santa Cruz Mountains

Project: Bridge Construction

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Services: 
 

  • Functioned as the Prime Contractor and delivered multi-scope capabilities, giving the County a single point of contact

  • Performed multi-scope capabilities, including Excavation, Demolition, Grading & Paving, Structural Concrete, Site Concrete, Sawcutting & Coredrilling, Virtual Construction and Bridge Construction

  • Provided Grading and Paving for the finished bridge and other repair locations

  • Repaired 5,000-cubic-yard landslide to gain access to construct Acrow bridge

  • Performed partial demolition of the old 10-foot steel culvert that was crushed by a landslide and had the potential to cause flooding if not removed

  • Installed a new 20-foot-wide, two-lane, military-style Acrow steel bridge

  • Repaired landslide with soldier pile wall at one of the failure locations

  • Maintained road access for residents during construction

  • Facilitated smooth communication with the County and local residents

  • Implemented Virtual Construction, including GPS to ensure accurate implementation

 

Project Highlights:

 

  • Built a new bridge and repaired roads after four landslides

  • Repaired a 5,000-cubic-yard landslide to re-open 

  • Replaced failed 10-foot culvert with a pre-manufactured bridge to enable the damaged road to reopen

  • Assembled bridge on-site and launched into place

  • Utilized GPS to model and build the project

  • Worked efficiently, completing the job safely, on time and on budget

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Redwood Lodge Road Bridge Drone
Valencia Road Box Culvert

Valencia Road Box Culvert
Aptos, California
Santa Cruz Mountains 

Project: Emergency storm repairs to Valencia Road, including building a temporary bridge for traffic flow.

 

Services: 

 

  • Demolition of storm-damaged road

  • Implementation of emergency creek bypass system

  • Implementation of 85-foot-deep excavation to replace 10-foot-diameter corrugated metal pipe

  • Accommodation for temporary relocation utilities 

  • Design and construction of shoring system to remove old drainage system and install reinforced concrete box culvert

  • Design and construction of temporary bridge to maintain public traffic during construction time

  • Constructed box culvert walls using shotcrete, which shortened the schedule by two weeks

  • Facilitation of smooth communication with the county, residents and school

  • Implementation of all types of concrete work, including Structural Concrete, Site Concrete, Shotcrete and Concrete Pumping as well as Sawcutting & Core Drilling

  • Grading and Paving for the finished road

  • Virtual construction that included GPS for accurate implementation


Highlights:

 

  • Provided emergency repair to road caused by storm damage

  • Built high-water emergency bypass system to eliminate flooding

  • Excavated 50-foot-deep shored excavation to build new concrete box culvert 

  • Built 120-foot bridge to allow traffic flow for residents and school attendees

  • Worked efficiently, completing the job safely, on time and on budget

 

 

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