1. Washington Ave. Bridge Case Study #1
Approaches to Historic Bridge Preservation
Case Study #1
Washington Ave. Bridge
Charles E. Walker, P.E Texas DOT, Bridge Division

2. 450’ span (18 25’)
Pennsylvania Petit Truss

3. PHOTO: ESPERANZA WHITE
JAY-REESE CONTRACTORS, INC.

5. C/L Span

6. C/L Span

7. TARGET RATING: HS 20, Operating
C/L Span U8 U6 U4 M7 M5 M3
SUB-TIES ~ HS 3
ALL OTHERS > HS 20

8. REPLACE ALL SUB-TIE EYEBARS

9. M3 Rt (98)
M3 Rt

10. Closer view of cracking in eybar…

12. At
Upper Pin

24. Discovered Conditions

41. All parties concurred with “no adverse effect” finding
Section 106:
All parties concurred with “no adverse effect” finding
July 2010

42. 2011 City of Waco - Historic Landmark Commission Award
Lessons Learned:
Involve SHPO early in developing project concept
Stay involved during construction phase
Expect to solve new problems during construction
2011 City of Waco - Historic Landmark Commission Award