Bruin Bridge #5 Replacement

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the Bruin Bridge #5 replacement on State Route 1004, Section 252 in Butler County, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Prequalification is required for all bidders. This is a federally funded project with a zero percent DBE requirement.

The scope includes demolition of an existing steel beam bridge carrying Station Street over the South Branch of Bear Creek and construction of a new single span prestressed PA bulb-tee beam bridge, with associated site clearing, excavation, geotextile placement, asphalt paving, pipe installation, concrete work, guide rail installation, and traffic control. Work extends from the intersection of SR 0268 (segment 0120 offset 0000) approximately 300 feet downstream. Bid items include clearing and grubbing (lump sum), excavation (1,826 cubic yards), selected borrow excavation (631 to 53 cubic yards by rock class), geotextile placement (1,290 to 631 square yards), asphalt pavement (1,290 to 119 square yards), pipe installation (34 to 186 linear feet), and structural bridge components. Structure work comprises 56 percent of the total project cost.

The estimated project cost range is $1,000,000 to $2,499,999.99. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is November 16, 2026, with required completion by August 20, 2027. Prevailing wage rates apply. The project is non-National Highway System and subject to federal compliance requirements including Buy America, Build America, Executive Order 11246, NPDES permit requirements, and material certification. Unmanned aircraft systems are prohibited on site.

Bids are submitted electronically through ECMS. Public bid opening occurs at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled.