OIL CITY, Pa. – Work is expected to start next week to remove the bridge that carries Route 6 over French Creek in Cambridge Springs Borough, Crawford County.
(Photo of the Cambridge Springs Bridge courtesy of GoErie)
Work will start on February 24, 2020, with the removal of the bridge deck, parapets and sidewalks.
In connection with the work, a pedestrian detour will be put into place using Railroad Street, Grant Street (Route 1025) and McClellan Street (Route 1006). A vehicle detour remains in place using Grant Street and McClellan Street.
The current the 203-foot-long steel truss bridge is being demolished and replaced with a two-span concrete bridge. Work will also include new roadway approaches, paving, curb ramps, and sidewalks.
The new bridge is expected to be opened to pedestrians and vehicle traffic by October 30, 2020. The entire project is expected to be completed by December 7, 2020.
The bridge is located on Route 6 (Main Street) between the intersections with McClellan Street and Route 408 (Church Street).
The existing bridge was built in 1901. It is classified poor condition and has been closed to traffic since November 1, 2019. Approximately 6,200 vehicles per day use the bridge, on average.
The contractor is Clearwater Construction, Inc. of Mercer, PA. The contract cost is $3,816,000, which is to be paid with 20 percent state funds and 80 percent federal funds.
This project was made possible by Act 89, Pennsylvania’s transportation funding plan.
PennDOT urges motorists to slow down when driving in work zones, and also to be alert to changing conditions, avoid distractions and to pay attention to signs and flaggers. Drive responsibly in work zones for your safety and the safety of the workers.
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