Specifications include, but are not limited to: WALKERSVILLE TRUSS, located in Lewis County, West Virginia. The structure (BARS 20A053) carries United States Route (US) 19 over West Fork River and is located 0.07 mile south of County Route (CR) 44/7. The existing structure is a three-span steel through truss. The existing bridge roadway width is 20 feet-4 inches, curb to curb, and the bridge's overall length is 136 feet-8 inches. This project shall consist of the preparation of contract plans and related documents for the construction of a new bridge on the existing alignment while using an upstream temporary bridge to maintain traffic during construction, as per the recommended Alternative No. 1 listed in the Bridge Replacement Study dated January 2024. The professional services include related documents, surveying, and traffic engineering services. A Design Study will not be a part of these services. The Consultant shall reference DD-681 and develop the appropriate Traffic Management Plan, which will also be required. The Consultant shall reference DD-506 and use pollution prevention and discharge reduction methods in the design. As part of the WVDOH's desire to facilitate safety discussions for transportation projects, the Consultant shall complete and submit to the Traffic Engineering Division, the Safety Assessment for Every Roadway (SAFER) Form for the project as part of the Preliminary Field Review and Final Office Review. NEPA Documentation will be handled in-house by the Technical Support Division. Post Design Services, if required, shall be by separate Agreement.
