Projects - Roadways/Highways

I-15 CORE

Provo River Contractors, an association of local and national contractors, won the job with a proposal that will stretch the $1.725 billion budget from Lehi down to Spanish Fork. The group's proposed December 2012 finish date -- two years ahead of UDOT's schedule -- certainly sweetened the deal as well.

The scope of the Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion project (CORE) was essentially to widen I-15 as far south of Lehi Main Street as possible, overhauling several interchanges along the way; it was up to three competing contractors to show just how far south UDOT's dollar could go.

Starting spring 2010, PRC, headed by Fluor Corporation, Ames Construction Company, Inc., Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company, LLC and Wadsworth Brothers Construction Company, Inc., will widen I-15 by two lanes in each direction (four lanes total) from Lehi to Spanish Fork, extend the freeway express lane from University Parkway to Spanish Fork and revamp 10 interchanges and 55 bridges along the way.

Declo Interchange

Ralph L Wadsworth is the apparent low bidder on a Idaho Department of Transportaion project. This project consist of 12 miles of concrete paving and rehabilitation on 4 bridges decks. The project is located on I-84 at the Delco interchange (near Buley) and runs East to the Salt Lake City exit.

Hinkley Drive

RLW will extend Hinckley Drive (S.R. 79) westward from 1900 West (S.R. 126) to Midland Drive (S.R. 108). This extension will include a new bridge structure over the Union Pacific Railroad/Utah Transit Authority Frontrunner rail corridor, and a smaller one over the former Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad right-of-way trail.

The project will also include a new signalized intersection at Midland Drive and 3600 South in West Haven. The project will provide greater east-west mobility in the area, with a direct connection for residents of southwestern Weber County to Interstate 15.

I-15 Layton Interchange

The South Layton Project is a $61 million design build project located near the Kaysville/Layton border. The project manger is Brandon Squire, construction manager is Scott Gubler, structures manager is Richard Evans, and the project coordinator is Sherry Michelson.

The project consists of constructing a new Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) between the Kaysville 200 North Exit and the Layton Hill Field Road Exit. Nearly 2 miles of I-15 will be widened to accommodate the extension of the HOV lane north. A new road named Layton Parkway will be constructed to create a new East/West urban arterial that connects Fort Lane to Flint Street. This new road will require the construction of a new bridge over I-15 and a new bridge over the UPRR/UTA railroad tracks. The bridge over I-15 will utilize Accelerated Bridge Construction techniques to construct the bridge adjacent to the final location and “launched” into place. This will be the first multi-span bridge to use this technique in Utah.

Currently, we are nearly 100% complete with design and construction is well underway. The existing MainStreetBridge was successfully demolished and traffic opened back up on I-15 in a record 5 hours. Stone Columns are being installed at each bridge abutment location to help prevent liquefaction during an earthquake. The construction of the MSE retaining walls is beginning along with the pile driving for the new bridge foundations. Most of the utilities are in the process of being relocated and upgraded. Construction should be complete by Thanksgiving of this year.

SR 66 Over Weber River

The project is now underway and is expected to be completed by October 2009. When the new bridge is ready to be moved into place (using Accelerated Bridge Construction), SR-66 may be closed for up to 30 days as early as the last week of June or the first week of July (depending on weather). During this time the old bridge will be demolished in place, and the new bridge will be placed and final installation processes will be completed. When the closure of S.R. 66 occurs and the bridge replacement is underway, SR-66 will be accessible through a clearly marked detour around the project area.

Project Manager is Tod Wadsworth and the Superintendent is Scott Gubler.

SR-201 Bangerter Hwy to 5600 W Concrete Paving Project

UDOT Federal Aid Project.

Reconstruction and lane addition of Highway 201 from Bangerty Highway to 5600 W.

I-80 State to 1300 East -2008

This CMGC project will utilize Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques to reduce construction time and traffic flow delays. After the pre-fabrication of nine new bridges, each bridge replacements will take less than a week to move into place. This will dramatically reducing negative impacts to the traveling public. During construction, RLW is also utilizing reversible traffic lanes with a moveable barrier to help minimize peak-traffic congestion to commuters. The project is also addressing ramp and main line geometry, pavement condition, structural integrity of bridges, noise levels, signalization, aesthetics and extensive public involvement efforts. Baker Engineering provided construction engineering and MOT services.

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction McGraw-Hill Article Oct 2008

Ralph L. Wadsworth Equipment Guide Article November 2008

80TH S. - 7800 S. Trax Bridge - 2007

After decades of dangerously restricted road widths that hampered smooth traffic flow, UDOT enlisted RLW to provide a new overpass structure for the UTA Trax over State Street @ 7800 South project. The new structure was built in two phases, which allowed UTA to maintain the use of Trax at all times. Phasing required zero limits between each phase which was facilitated by shoring systems designed and constructed by RLW. The new structure features architectural motifs that mirror the area’s historical themes. Additional artistic murals, concrete treatments and landscaping were designed and installed by Wadsworth’s aesthetic division.

SR-13 Over Bear River - 2007

This project consisted of building a new bridge over the Bear River while maintaining near-normal traffic flows on SR-13. The new bridge was constructed adjacent to the existing bridge and included 5,000 feet of new roadway, tying the existing SR-13 Roadway to the bridge. After the old bridge was demolished, a 305 foot two-span girder bridge was constructed. The new bridge, which has an optimized structure-layout, includes unique approach-road geometry which minimizes negative traffic impacts and reduced construction costs. Construction required a cofferdam in the Bear River that provided a dry staging area to facilitate the construction of the pier. RLWs team adhered to strict environmental standards including the amount of time allowed in the Bear River during high water flows and abiding by ‘threatened wildlife’ standards.

I-15 North Ogden to Weber Project - 2006

This $232 million project, being constructed through a Joint Venture with Wadsworth and Granite Construction. The project extends from 31st Street to 2700 North in WeberCounty. The project consists of 9.6 miles of I-15 freeway reconstruction through semi-urban Ogden and includes the complete design and reconstruction of six major intersections with cross streets, ten sets of mainline sister bridges, two new ramp bridges and two new bridges with cross streets. Three of these bridges include major river crossings. Baker and URS provided design and details for the I-15 mainline, all interchanges including ramps and surface street improvements. The project is scheduled to be completed in the early fall 2008.

SR 201 DESIGN BUILD - 2004

The SR-201 design-build project was a two phased reconstruction that entailed expanding SR-201 to three lanes of traffic in each direction - from 900 West to 4000 West. In addition, RLW constructed a new SPUI interchange at Redwood Road and new collector and distributor ramps from westbound SR-201 to northbound I-215. The project included numerous utility relocations, new drainage, ITS and traffic control. Aesthetic murals and sculptures with native geographical and wildlife themes, along with ecologically-friendly landscaping, are integrated into the entire Redwood Road interchange and ramps.

I-15 At SR-75 Interchange - 2004

This project’s structure was designed to have a life span of at least 75 years. Intersecting I-15 SR-75 in Springville, Utah, the interchange structure features the use of lightweight fill to minimize settlement. The Structure also features a water fowl / (marsa) theme. Concrete and steel motifs adorn the large abutments; geese are features in triple scale and emphasized in rusted and stainless steel. The interchange’s wing walls display the city logo of Springville as the “art city.” Sculpted concrete aesthetics and landscaping upgrades lend a very pleasant finishing touch for I-15 travelers and local residents.

Washington Interchange - 2004

Featuring an I-15 overpass structure along with a box culvert, this project is an attractive focal point entrance to WashingtonCounty as well as St. George’s northern boundaries. The structure features Anazazi motifs in bright color and bas-relief, complimented by a colorful structure and xeriscape landscape features.

12300 S. - 700 E. to Bangerter - 2002

The scope of this 12300 South design-build project extended from Bangerter Highway to 700 East. The project included a new SPUI interchange at I-15 and 12300 South, a new bridge over the Jordan River, four creek crossings, four canal crossings, one section of canal realignment, a new grade-separated Union Pacific Railroad structure, a pedestrian structure, and numerous intersection re-designs. The project also entailed the widening of one mile of I-15 mainline and the reconstruction of two bridges using a technique that eliminated the need for 14-day ramp closures. An extensive landscaping and aesthetics package was included; the first of its kind on a Utah major freeway. Artistic elements included hand-made and sculpted cast-in-place murals, colored concrete, and aeroscape highlights featuring natural, historical, and cultural elements of Draper and Riverton.

Snake River Bridges (Idaho) - 2002

Overcoming the extremely challenging work conditions of this project were an exhilarating accomplishment for the RLW team. RLW removed and replaced an 830 foot, seven-span bridge over the Snake River in Blackfoot, Idaho. The project was completed nine months ahead of schedule and well under budget. The difficult construction over the river entailed using the existing bridge as a work platform. Six piers of three columns each were constructed through holes in the old bridge amidst 27 foot deep river flows. A temporary bridge using railroad cars was then used to gain access for construction. The new concrete bridge consists of fifty-six pre-cast girders and over 3,900 cubic yards of concrete. The dynamics of winter construction as well as maintaining traffic on I-15 were also major challenges that were overcome.