Yuba City & Ma ry sv ille, CA Project Study Report/ Project Report and Environm ental Docum ent 5 th STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT Decem ber 21, 20 10
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Agenda � What is a Project Study Report/ Project Report? � Schedule and Funding � 4 Lane New Bridge under Railroad Tracks ― 2 Lane could be a first phase � 4 Lane New Bridge over Railroad Tracks � Why a 4 Lane Bridge ? � Bike & Pedestrian Pathway � Public Input
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project PSR / PR Process � PSR = Project Study Report � Clearly define Need and Purpose � Develop Alternatives � Look at Environm ental Constraints � River Hydraulics � Public Input � Narrow Alternatives
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project PSR/ PR Process � PR = Project Report � Environm ental Study & Docum entation � Traffic Evaluations � Engineering Estim ates � Selection of Specific Project Description � After this – design starts!
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Funding FUNDING SECURED $ Seismic Retrofit Program $ 30.0 Million High Priority Project Grant (Earmark) $ 3.6 Million Regional Surface Transportation Program $3.5 Million $37.1 Million TOTAL
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Project Schedule PSR/ PR 1 st Public Approve Meeting d Open Final ED Start Draft 2 nd Public Facility PSR/ PR Design PSR/ PR, Meetings Environ. 5 / 1 4 Studies 1 0 / 1 1 9 / 1 0 1 / 1 1 6 / 1 1 2 0 1 5 1 / 1 2 6 / 1 2 Draft Start ED Construction
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Option 1: Four Lane Crossing � Replace with New Bridge � Approach Work in Both Cities � Major Increase in Operational Perform ance
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Option 2: 2-Lane as Phase 1 � Replace the Bridge � Im prove Approaches in Both Cities � Minor Increase in Operational Perform ance
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Option 3: 4-Lane Concept, Over Railroad � Cross Over UPR Tracks into Marysville � Replace with 4 Lane Bridge � Greater Im pacts to Marysville
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Traffic Considerations � Eastbound Traffic Choke Points ― Intersection of Shasta/ Bridge Streets ― Merge Onto the Bridge
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Traffic Considerations � Westbound Traffic Choke Point – Lane drop after J Street
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Why is a 4 Lane Bridge Necessary? � Northbound Hwy 70 = 2,496 PM peak hour � Over Half, 1,434 utilize the Fifth St. Bridge � Current System Restriction is the Bridge
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Why is a 4 Lane Bridge Necessary? � Peak Hour System Capacity 3000 2500 2000 1500 Series1 1000 500 0 Existing 2 Lane w / App 2 Lane 4 Lane Work Theoretical
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Bike / Pedestrian Pathway Options � Path on New Bridge � Path on UPR Bridge � Either One is Feasible � $’s Now vs $’s Later
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Public Outreach Plan � Initial Public Meeting in each City - Listen to public input - Explain process & funding - Present why 2-Lanes is even a consideration � Second Public Meeting in each City - Present proposed project - Explain how their com m ents influenced project � Website, Mailers, Meet with Businesses
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Questions ???
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project END OF PRESENTATION
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Bike / Pedestrian Pathway Considerations CONSIDERATION PATH ON NEW BRIDGE PATH ON EXISTING UPRR BRIDGE Hydraulics Removes constrictions in Retains 37 bents in the river river Maintenance Minor Trash Removal Repainting, Scour and Asphalt Max Credible EQ Best Protection Permanent Unrepairable Damage Major Flood Event Best Protection Closed During Flood Events Bike/Ped Experience Less Appealing Superior with less noise & exhaust Initial Capital Cost $3.5 Million $1.3 Million, including Lighting 75-Year Maintenance Cost $0.2 Million $2.1 Million Aesthetics Unrestricted view of new Landmark structure preserved and re-used bridge
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Project Photos
5th Street Brid ge Rep la cem ent Project Project Photos
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