FAU 9228A (26TH street): bridge reconstruction in east saint louis

This $1,169,162 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) supports preliminary engineering and planning for the reconstruction of the 26th Street bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad in East Saint Louis, Illinois. The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include:

• Data collection, surveys, and field studies to identify existing conditions and land use
• Hydraulic and traffic studies to assess drainage and mobility impacts
• Evaluation of bridge and retaining wall options, including assessments for bicycle accommodations
• Development of a public involvement plan and stakeholder engagement activities
• Project administration and coordination

This infrastructure improvement project, managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation, aims to replace the existing bridge structure and enhance multimodal transportation connectivity in the East Saint Louis area. The grant award was made on November 8, 2024.

Project description

Preliminary engineering required for the replacement of the 26TH street structure over norfolk southern railroad. Work includes but is not limited to: data collection & review to identify land use; topographic & elevation surveys; environmental field surveys & tree evaluations; location drainage study that include intersection approaches; alternative geometric studies required for potential profile adjustments; traffic management analysis & public information plan; prepare stakeholders involvement plan & newsletters and conduct public meetings; bridge inspection to determine appropriate retaining wall system along the approaches; prepare bicycle travel assessment; project administration & coordination.