Rehabilitation of Bridge No. 243- Old Reading Pike Over Yerger's Creek

The contract is for the rehabilitation of Bridge No. 243, Old Reading Pike over Yerger's Creek. The project involves repairing the existing abutments, pier, and arch stones, and reconstructing the bridge deck and barriers. The contract was awarded to H&K Group, Inc. The bid submission date was April 3, 2018, and the bid posting date was March 6, 2018. The total bid price for the contract is $1,546,299.53. Some key aspects of the contract include: • The rehabilitation of the bridge will eliminate the need for the existing 8-ton posted weight limit. • The bridge is a two-span stone masonry arch structure with a clear span of 15 feet and a curb-to-curb width of 27.2 feet. • The existing bridge pavement will be replaced with a reinforced concrete deck. • The approach guide rail will be replaced, and the bridge barriers will be reconstructed. • Temporary supports of the arches will be utilized, and traffic will be detoured during the rehabilitation work.