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Boardwalk and bridge bid delayed as structural engineer seeks clarity on flood height and liability
Summary
Beals and Thomas' structural engineer raised concerns about bridge height relative to the 100-year flood; the firm is consulting MWA and the committee said a hydraulic study could be required, delaying bids.
The Trails Committee said May 6 that work to finalize designs for the planned boardwalk and bridge — the next phase after paving — is on hold while engineers resolve questions about bridge height, flood exposure and liability.
Dave Lapointe of Beals and Thomas is coordinating with MWA to determine whether the existing controlled flow reduces the need for a new hydraulic study; the structural engineer said unresolved risk about debris and branch impacts could require raising the bridge or commissioning a study, which would increase cost and delay bidding.
“We may need a hydraulic study of the water…
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