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Grand Avenue (South 88th Street to South Grand Prairie Parkway)

Grand Avenue (South 88th Street to South Grand Prairie Parkway)

West Des Moines, IA

McClure provided roadway, drainage, bridge, and geotechnical design for a new crossing of Sugar Creek and a proposed trail system as part of the extension of Grand Avenue in West Des Moines, Iowa. The three-span Pretensioned Prestressed Concrete Beam bridge is on a horizontally curved alignment with integral abutments, single-row encased wall piers, and a shared use path with aesthetic railings. The prestressed beams are laid out on span-chords with horizontally curved deck edges and variable width exterior beam overhangs, such that Iowa DOT standard prestressed beams may be utilized. Preliminary design for a future dual structure was also provided.

Highlights

  • Services provided: roadway, drainage, bridge, and geotechnical design
  • A trail system was proposed along with the extension
  • Horizontally curved alignment and a three-span Pretensioned Prestressed Concrete Beam bridge

Discipline

Transportation

Project Type

Residential/Local Street Improvements

Client

City of West Des Moines, IA