Spring Field Review Site 16 2005Wake, Wake Forest bypass over US 1 (Capitol Blvd.)
~ New procedure has been developed to ensure the required roadway requirements are met.
 
 ~ The contractor expressed numerous girder layout and constructibility issues.
 
 ~ It was suggested that where possible the Department utilize rectangular bridges in lieu of SPUIs.
 
 ~ Noted MSE wall geometry, where the end bent cap is offset from wall versus the cap "sitting" on the wall.
This project has a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) bridge, giving the bridge deck an hourglass shape. The project had several construction and geometric problems resulting in reduced roadway clearances.

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