KCC
Bridge 26.15 Replacement
Jamesburg, NJ
Bridge 26.15 Replacement
Jamesburg, NJ
KCC was awarded a rail bridge replacement contract with Norfolk Southern for CONRAIL in Jamesburg, NJ. The replacement’s objective was to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational reliability. The project showcases KCC’s commitment to constructing robust and reliable infrastructure to support regional economic vitality.
Background
KCC was awarded a rail bridge replacement contract with Norfolk Southern for CONRAIL in Jamesburg, NJ. The replacement’s objective was to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational reliability. The project showcases KCC’s commitment to constructing robust and reliable infrastructure to support regional economic vitality.
Project Highlights
- Replaced an aging historical bridge on a private freight railroad in New Jersey.
- Minimize disruptions to railway operations during replacement process.
- Meticulous engineering and innovative construction techniques.
- Prefabricated superstructure steel for increased productivity.
- Adhering to historical significance requirements imposed by NJDEP.
- Modernized the bridge to meet industry standards for durability and load capacity.
- Tasks included:
- Clearing and site preparation.
- Field surveying to confirm dimensions and underground utility locations.
- Implementation of erosion control measures.
- Driving steel pipe piles and installing steel bent caps.
- Erecting shoring around piles for pile to cap beam connection.
- Removal and disposal of existing creosote timber spans.
- Installation of bridge ties, new track, track guide rail, walkways, and handrails.
- Removal of timber bents.
- Adherence to NJDEP State