Intermediate Bridge Construction

Florida Department of Transportation District 03 is requesting bids for intermediate bridge construction on CR 278 Peacock Bridge Road in Jackson County, with bids due September 30, 2026. The project involves removal of existing bridge No. 530026 and construction of new bridge No. 534203 over the Chipola River, along with roadway and pavement reconstruction, guardrail installation, drainage improvements, signing, and pavement markings across 0.820 miles total (0.760 miles roadway, 0.060 miles bridge).

Key deliverables include 455.900 cubic yards of Class II bridge superstructure concrete, 95.300 cubic yards of approach-slab concrete, 141.800 cubic yards of Class IV substructure concrete, 1,999 linear feet of prestressed Florida-I beams at 45 inches, 831 linear feet of 42-inch diameter drilled shafts, 121,407 pounds of reinforcing steel, riprap and bedding stone work, temporary traffic control devices, and asphalt pavement. The project requires comprehensive temporary traffic control, environmental protection including sediment and turbidity barriers, and structural monitoring of existing structures during construction. A temporary detour with pavement and earthwork/base components is specified.

The estimated project budget is $9,035,014. The contract duration is 485 days with 10 days for contract execution. An acquisition/flexible start time of 120 days is available. Federal aid is designated under D326021B. Mobilization and maintenance of traffic are lump-sum line items. The project is identified as Call Order 009, Proposal T3937, under project number 44905515201.