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RESOLUTION R-1213-114: A RESOLUTION TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, TRANSFERRING $20,096.43 FROM THE CEDAR LANE WIDENING PROJECT ACCOUNT TO BE USED FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE INDIAN HILLS BRIDGE OVER INTERSTATE 35 PROJECT.
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BACKGROUND: The Indian Hills Road Bridge over Interstate 35 (I-35) is currently rated as a structurally deficient bridge due to the poor condition of the columns and the bridge deck. This means the bridge is reasonably safe to leave in service, but that serious maintenance is needed in order to prevent further deterioration of the structure. Further deterioration of this bridge could result in an increased risk to the traveling public and potential closure of the bridge. The proposed repairs are necessary at this time to maintain safety. The maintenance of City street bridges over interstates and state highways is the joint responsibility of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the local government having jurisdiction over the roadway. When repairs and routine maintenance activities are required, the cost of the work is divided based upon which portion of the bridge structure is undergoing construction. Maintenance of beams, pier caps, columns and footings, commonly referred to as the substructure of the bridge, is the responsibility of ODOT. Maintenance of the bridge deck or riding surface, and the safety rail, commonly referred to as the superstructure, is the responsibility of the local jurisdiction.
The scope of work for this project is being completed to keep the structure in service until a full replacement can be completed. The replacement of the Indian Hills Road overpass is shown in the ODOT eight (8) year plan and is tentatively scheduled for the 2020 fiscal year.
On February 12, 2013, Council approved Contract K-1213-158, a project agreement with ODOT for the rehabilitation of the Indian Hills Road Bridge over I-35. Based on the Engineer’s Estimate, the total construction cos...
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