Maydell Drive Bridge Replacement

This Hillsborough County/FDOT District Seven Local Agency Program (LAP) project consisted of replacing the existing 616-foot bridge, reconstructing the roadway approaches, and providing pedestrian connectivity. This structurally deficient bridge has been closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for several years. The replacement bridge consists of six 90-foot spans resulting in a total bridge length of 630 feet. The bridge has 36-inch Florida-I Beams, which are supported by pile bents and riprap protection was provided at the sloped abutments. The adjacent roadway was reconstructed and a combination open/closed drainage system was provided to accommodate the slightly raised profile. The 10-foot-wide sidewalk on the bridge connects back to existing sidewalks north and south of the project; however, this wide sidewalk is designed to eventually accommodate the Hillsborough County Trails Master Plan. The KCA team provided a PD&E study, final design plans, specifications, and construction phase support for this project. Extensive permitting efforts were also provided for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Bridge Permit, Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Permit, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Permits (including a 408 Permit) and a Tampa Port Authority Sovereign Submerged Lands (SSL) Easement. Seeking an accelerated design schedule, KCA guided the County through the SWAT process.