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Council workshop approves moving forward with box-culvert value-engineer option for Foxcrest Bridge
Summary
Engineering staff presented a value-engineering proposal that would replace a planned single-span bridge with double 10x12 box culverts, lower construction cost by an estimated $237,972 and require a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit; the workshop approved pursuing the change order and directed staff to return with formal paperwork.
Washington engineering staff proposed a value-engineering change for the Foxcrest connector project on Feb. 3 that would replace the planned 114-foot single-span bridge with two 10-by-12-foot box culverts, reducing estimated construction costs and requiring Corps of Engineers permitting.
Why it matters: Staff said the box-culvert option would save roughly $237,972 from the current contract estimate and reduce construction time, but it would require a Corps permit (staff estimated roughly a 60-day permitting timeline) and would raise the road grade in places from 5% up to 7% to meet collector-street standards.
Staff presentation and technical points: Charles (engineering staff) told the council the…
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