Specifications include, but are not limited to: BIRCH RIVER BR, located in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Bridge number34-1-4.48, Bars number 34A001. This structure carries County Route (CR) 1 over the Birch River and is located 2.24 miles west of US 19 at the Birch River exit. The bridge is a one span pony truss on concrete crib abutments. The structure length is 76.8’ and the roadway width is 19.0’ curb to curb. Professional engineering services are sought for the total replacement of the bridge. Engineering services shall include the design of construction plans, right-of-way plans, surveying, geotechnical services, and traffic engineering plans with a special consideration for Design Directive 681-Work Zone Safety and Mobility. A temporary bypass and bridge will be required for maintenance of traffic. The existing roadway alignment will remain the same. Environmental documents necessary for submission to obtain NEPA clearance, as well as Army Corp of Engineers permits shall be included in the engineering services. Post Design Services, if required, shall be done by a separate Agreement.
