CURRENT SPRING VOLUNTEER PROJECT
SPRING CREEK PARK FOOTBRIDGE BRIDGE
Project Summary
DBIA will provide volunteer services for the planning, design, and construction of a new Pedestrian bridge located in Spring Creek Regional Park.
OWNER GOALS:
+ Create an additional means to reach the south side of Spring Creek Park + Attract new park goers to the area + Provide handicap accessible access + Revive the east area of the park around Spring Creek + Keep the public informed of future projects DESIGN - BUILD GOALS: + Design a unique bridge that stands out and fits the owner’s needs: > ADA Accessible > Public transparency + Provide an integrated approach to increase quality, schedule and cost controls on the project + Maintain erosion and settlement control during construction + Limit the size of equipment required for installation + Allow for constructability concerns |
PHASE I : SPRING 2013 COMPLETION
+ Complete construction of foundation, treads, railings + Temporary stairs |
PHASE II : FALL 2013 COMPLETION
+ Complete construction of ADA accessible ramps + Landscape site around bridge |
Site Analysis
Site Analysis was conducted to learn about the creek, the park, and how people interact with the park.
Community Participatory Design
As part of Site Analysis , DBIA talked with park visitors to learn more about the creek, the park, and their thoughts on a new bridge.
Proposed Locations
Survey and site analysis was conducted to discover the best possible location for the bridge regarding traffic, brush density, and soil.
Milestone Schedule:
Schedule was created in July 2012 to plan the project throughout the academic year.
Schematic Design
In Schematic Design, the project focused on bridge design considerations, such as sitting areas, structure, and entry ways of the bridge.
Additional Considerations
+Future use of clearing on the South side of Spring Creek
+On-site storage of material and equipment
+Erosion and Settlement control plan during construction
+Relocation of small trees if needed
+Blackout dates for park use in April 2013
+Budget and possible private donations with recognition
+Avoid interrupting the water flow during construction
+Design a bridge that does not require the use of large equipment
+On-site storage of material and equipment
+Erosion and Settlement control plan during construction
+Relocation of small trees if needed
+Blackout dates for park use in April 2013
+Budget and possible private donations with recognition
+Avoid interrupting the water flow during construction
+Design a bridge that does not require the use of large equipment
Design Development
In Design Development, the project began to focus on structural details, and material selection.
Final Design
This presentation of the Final Design was shown to the State College Township. (3/20/2013)
Build Day
These are photos of the bridge building process.
How to Volunteer
Students who would like to volunteer time towards the construction of the Spring Creek bridge project can contact the Service Project Manager, Ghaith Yacoub ([email protected])