Deep Creek Bridge Replacement, Chesapeake, VA

The subject project is to construct a replacement bascule type bridge at Deep Creek, Chesapeake, VA over the Dismal Swamp Canal, a portion of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. The work includes replacing the existing two-lane, bascule-type bridge originally built in 1934 with a new five-lane bascule-type movable bridge in the Deep Creek area of Chesapeake on George Washington Highway (U.S. Route 17). In addition to the new bridge, the project includes a sidewalk on the South side, approach slabs, abutments, supporting piers, piles, pile caps, bulkheads, fender system, mechanical and electrical systems, lighting, emergency power generation, controls, radio, signage on the bridge, operator's control house of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, lighting, toilet and parking. The project also include road work to create a connection between the existing roads and intersections. The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete within 1,095 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed. 20% HUBZ DBE/MBE/WBE participation requirements.