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| Baker designs new Cleveland Innerbelt Bridge Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corp, announced that it and project team members have been selected by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to design the new Eastbound Interstate 90 Cleveland Innerbelt Bridge in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Baker is a subconsultant to Richland Engineering Ltd. Specifically, Baker will provide design and plan production for the design of the main viaduct superstructure, public involvement services, utility and agency coordination, and waterway permitting services. The new structure will be approximately 4,000 feet long and has an estimated construction value of approximately $350 million. Baker's design fee, including final design services scheduled for completion in June 2013, will be approximately $3 million. The new bridge will be a unique steel delta frame bridge, which is an uncommon structure type, and will consist of a number of long spans with very tall piers. Among the challenges will be making the new structure compatible with the new Westbound I-90 Innerbelt Bridge, which is currently under construction. Baker will assist ODOT with significant outreach and coordination with the local communities adjacent to downtown Cleveland to incorporate project aesthetics and architectural landscaping. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |