A: Yes, site tours are available on a limited basis (as not to impact bridge construction activity). Please contact DelDOT's Office of Public Relations at 302.760.2080 for more information.
A: Yes. DelDOT is currently exploring many educational opportunities via local colleges, universities and schools. More information will be available in the coming months, or check Bridge Education for more information.
A: It will be similar in appearance, given that they are both cable stay bridges, but the Indian River Inlet Bridge is unique in that it will have no supports in the inlet to allow for scouring (which is a common problem with existing bridge). In addition, the Indian River Bridge will include a set of stays on each outside edge of the bridge while the Roth Bridge over the C&D Canal has a single set of stays down the centerline of the bridge.
A: The bridge is being funding 80% by the federal government (Federal Highway Administration) and 20% by the State of Delaware (thru DelDOT Transportation Trust Funds). The total cost of the Design Build contract is $149,970,400.00.
A: A design build contract allows for one contractor to design, construct and inspect the bridge structure in one contract rather than multiple contracts. This saves time and money.
A: It's a design-build project - A design build contract allows for one contractor to design, construct and inspect the bridge structure in one contract rather than multiple contracts. This saves time and money. In addition, it is the rare opportunity for this generation to see a cable stay bridge of this size and magnitude being built. It will be a signature bridge for the East Coast, and certainly Delaware. It is also the largest single contract DelDOT has ever awarded in its 90+ year history. It's also one of the few Design Build contracts DelDOT has undertaken.
A: Skanska USA Civil Southeast, Inc., an international company originally based in Sweden has been awarded the contract to build the bridge. They were awarded the project because they had the highest technical score, shortest construction schedule, and lowest price. They are being supported by four major subcontractors in various areas of the project. They include
A: Having a design-build project means that the construction process is concurrent or parallel with the design process. While the fluidity of the design is a normal occurrence, the construction team must be ready to adapt to final design changes to keep up with the schedule. As the construction of the bridge progresses, tracking and minimizing quantity escalation with progressing design, extreme weather conditions and market price deviations are all challenges that the construction team face.
A: Signature stay cable bridge with total bridge length of 2,600 LF across the Indian River Inlet in the middle of Delaware Seashore State Park. Four Pylon tower, suspension bridge design that incorporates cast in place concrete, epoxy coated reinforcement steel producing four traffic lanes and a pedestrian walkway.
